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... Japan US 2-319-777-11(1) 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 ...237;a rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked ...
... Japan US 2-319-777-11(1) 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 ...237;a rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked ...
Instruction Manual
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...in the U.S.A. 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. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase ....rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers ...
...in the U.S.A. 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. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase ....rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers ...
Instruction Manual
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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...
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...
Instruction Manual
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... Make the same connections as you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 24) is displayed. 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 90... time* HD SD 30 35 30 35 30 35 35 45 35 50 45 50 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 fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. To...
... Make the same connections as you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 24) is displayed. 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 90... time* HD SD 30 35 30 35 30 35 35 45 35 50 45 50 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 fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. To...
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...HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 90 105 100 120 NP-FH60 (supplied) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR-UX7...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...Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is on /off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality.
...HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 90 105 100 120 NP-FH60 (supplied) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR-UX7...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...Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is on /off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality.
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... stop recording, press it again. * Movies are recorded in [FINE] quality. Press fully to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to adjust the focus. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. appears on the screen. appears on the screen...
... stop recording, press it again. * Movies are recorded in [FINE] quality. Press fully to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to adjust the focus. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. appears on the screen. appears on the screen...
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...Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with your TV. Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is about 3 m (10 feet). The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears...; When the white balance is [ON]). STEADYSHOT You can compensate for playback (p. 76). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with SD (standard definition) image quality, you want to zoom to a level greater than the default setting. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using the camera control dial (p. 38). WIDE...
...Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with your TV. Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is about 3 m (10 feet). The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears...; When the white balance is [ON]). STEADYSHOT You can compensate for playback (p. 76). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with SD (standard definition) image quality, you want to zoom to a level greater than the default setting. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using the camera control dial (p. 38). WIDE...
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...flash automatically flashes when there is compatible with your camcorder. DIAL SETTING (HDRUX7) You can select an ...to be recorded. How to set to the camera control dial. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. REDEYE REDUC You can set...external flash (optional) that is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records ...Items for recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. r (No flash): Records without flash. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images...
...flash automatically flashes when there is compatible with your camcorder. DIAL SETTING (HDRUX7) You can select an ...to be recorded. How to set to the camera control dial. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. REDEYE REDUC You can set...external flash (optional) that is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records ...Items for recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. r (No flash): Records without flash. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images...
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...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. Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of recordable images When the POWER switch is HDR-UX5...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...
...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. Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of recordable images When the POWER switch is HDR-UX5...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...
Instruction Manual
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... (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.) (HDR-UX5), or 45 cm (17 3/4 in the following cases. (It will be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W... to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 35) moves to adjust the zoom for recording. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). z Tips • It is adjusted manually. • You can select this function also when you set to manual. 1 Touch the subject on the subject ...
... (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.) (HDR-UX5), or 45 cm (17 3/4 in the following cases. (It will be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W... to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 35) moves to adjust the zoom for recording. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). z Tips • It is adjusted manually. • You can select this function also when you set to manual. 1 Touch the subject on the subject ...
Instruction Manual
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...with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 27). • The disc that case.) This is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of [SMTH SLW REC], you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 68) (HDR-UX5). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be... operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may be difficult to hear. • In case of the data may be played back on your camcorder with [MICREF LEVEL] (p....
...with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 27). • The disc that case.) This is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of [SMTH SLW REC], you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 68) (HDR-UX5). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be... operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may be difficult to hear. • In case of the data may be played back on your camcorder with [MICREF LEVEL] (p....
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...] [D.EFFECT] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC] (HDR-UX5) [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SMTH SLW REC], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] [AE SHIFT] [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL]...in [SMTH SLW REC] [WHITE BAL.] Cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 88). • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the...
...] [D.EFFECT] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC] (HDR-UX5) [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SMTH SLW REC], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] [AE SHIFT] [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL]...in [SMTH SLW REC] [WHITE BAL.] Cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 88). • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the...
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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 image resolution equivalent to..., 4:3): 3 040 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T HDR-UX5: 10 × (Optical) 20 ×, 80 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) HDR-UX7: 10 × (Optical) 20 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length F1.8 ~ 2.9 HDR-UX5: f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.) When ...
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 image resolution equivalent to..., 4:3): 3 040 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T HDR-UX5: 10 × (Optical) 20 ×, 80 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) HDR-UX7: 10 × (Optical) 20 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length F1.8 ~ 2.9 HDR-UX5: f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.) When ...
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... DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) 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 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °...
... DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) 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 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °...
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Mass (approx.) HDR-UX5: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc HDR-UX7: 590 g (1 lb 4 oz) main unit only 690 g (1 lb 8 oz) including the NPFH70 rechargeable battery pack and a disc Supplied accessories See page 20. Continued , 115 Additional ...
Mass (approx.) HDR-UX5: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc HDR-UX7: 590 g (1 lb 4 oz) main unit only 690 g (1 lb 8 oz) including the NPFH70 rechargeable battery pack and a disc Supplied accessories See page 20. Continued , 115 Additional ...
Instruction Manual
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... pack (21) P "Memory Stick Duo" slot/access lamp (29) Q HDMI OUT jack (45) R COMPONENT OUT jack (44) Quick Reference Continued , 119 HDR-UX5 A (VIEW IMAGES) button (40) B DISP/BATT INFO button (22) C EASY button (30) D RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of... the date and time. J i (headphones) jack (HDR-UX7) K Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. E LCD screen/touch panel (17, 26) F START/STOP button (34) G Zoom buttons (35, 42) ...
... pack (21) P "Memory Stick Duo" slot/access lamp (29) Q HDMI OUT jack (45) R COMPONENT OUT jack (44) Quick Reference Continued , 119 HDR-UX5 A (VIEW IMAGES) button (40) B DISP/BATT INFO button (22) C EASY button (30) D RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of... the date and time. J i (headphones) jack (HDR-UX7) K Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. E LCD screen/touch panel (17, 26) F START/STOP button (34) G Zoom buttons (35, 42) ...