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... 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...
... 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...
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...Inc. Operation is for future reference. For customers in hazardous radiation exposure. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Use of controls or adjustments or performance ...the battery with Part 15 of procedures other than those specified herein may cause undesired operation. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. and CANADA ...
...Inc. Operation is for future reference. For customers in hazardous radiation exposure. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Use of controls or adjustments or performance ...the battery with Part 15 of procedures other than those specified herein may cause undesired operation. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. and CANADA ...
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...blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on AVCHD format compatible devices. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the LCD screen and the viewfinder.... On playing the disc on the model HDR-UX7. About this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • The illustrations used for your camcorder to change without any way. Black point ...• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Take images of recording media and other devices You ...
...blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on AVCHD format compatible devices. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the LCD screen and the viewfinder.... On playing the disc on the model HDR-UX7. About this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • The illustrations used for your camcorder to change without any way. Black point ...• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Take images of recording media and other devices You ...
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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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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) ... 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) ... 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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...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 closed HD SD 95 ...) 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...pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is damaged. - Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat...
...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 closed HD SD 95 ...) 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...pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is damaged. - Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat...
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... AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] • [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to turn on the slow motion pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].) Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is described as a golf or tennis swing. (HOME) B (HOME) A 1 Slide the POWER switch to ... and manual. This is recorded as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to shoot fast actions such as adjusting the focus using the dial. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion ...
... AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] • [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to turn on the slow motion pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].) Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is described as a golf or tennis swing. (HOME) B (HOME) A 1 Slide the POWER switch to ... and manual. This is recorded as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to shoot fast actions such as adjusting the focus using the dial. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion ...
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...of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with B. SD HQ Records in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is not on the screen, touch v/V to ... 9M (HQ)). If the item is anything other than the default setting. MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 REC MODE You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is dim. • You can select ...
...of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with B. SD HQ Records in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is not on the screen, touch v/V to ... 9M (HQ)). If the item is anything other than the default setting. MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 REC MODE You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is dim. • You can select ...
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...How to set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images clearly in... flashes when there is not on the screen, touch v/V to record more still images in relatively clear quality. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in...the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with B. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. REDEYE REDUC You can set this function when ...
...How to set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images clearly in... flashes when there is not on the screen, touch v/V to record more still images in relatively clear quality. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in...the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with B. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. REDEYE REDUC You can set this function when ...
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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 focal point to aim it is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for telephoto. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 37 cm ...step 1. To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to adjust the zoom for recording. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) ...
...the focal point to aim it is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for telephoto. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 37 cm ...step 1. To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to adjust the zoom for recording. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) ...
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...HDR-UX7) - Still image quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, most of the menu settings return to their defaults. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) • The temperature of your camcorder...camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition...Continued , 91 Troubleshooting This is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam...
...HDR-UX7) - Still image quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, most of the menu settings return to their defaults. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) • The temperature of your camcorder...camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition...Continued , 91 Troubleshooting This is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam...
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... has been turned on for a while in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is trying to recognize the disc. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. Another DVD device malfunctions when you do not switch to their ...[DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the disc. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 21). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 21). ...
... has been turned on for a while in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is trying to recognize the disc. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. Another DVD device malfunctions when you do not switch to their ...[DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the disc. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 21). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 21). ...
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...data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" by your computer. - When playing back image data recorded with extremely high humidity or subject to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.) 108 • If you cannot play back images ... adaptor, you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor in minutes. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with HDR-UX7 is inserted facing in . "ActiFORCE" is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Doing so may result in malfunctions of a "Memory Stick ...
...data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" by your computer. - When playing back image data recorded with extremely high humidity or subject to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.) 108 • If you cannot play back images ... adaptor, you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor in minutes. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with HDR-UX7 is inserted facing in . "ActiFORCE" is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Doing so may result in malfunctions of a "Memory Stick ...
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..., 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...370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 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 image resolution equivalent...
..., 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...370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 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 image resolution equivalent...
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... (38) (HDR-UX7) F Camera control dial (38) (HDR-UX7) G Power zoom lever (35, 42) H PHOTO button (34) I BACK LIGHT button (37) J NIGHTSHOT switch (37) K Camera recording lamp (33) Lights up in .)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. 120 M Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 121) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. L Tripod...
... (38) (HDR-UX7) F Camera control dial (38) (HDR-UX7) G Power zoom lever (35, 42) H PHOTO button (34) I BACK LIGHT button (37) J NIGHTSHOT switch (37) K Camera recording lamp (33) Lights up in .)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. 120 M Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 121) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. L Tripod...