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2-696-729-12(1)
Enjoying your
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camcorder
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 25
Shooting 36
Operating Guide
Playback 44
Editing 54
HDR-UX1E
Dubbing/printing 61
Utilizing recording media 65
Customizing your
76
camcorder
Using a Computer 96
Troubleshooting 103
Additional
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Information
Quick
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Additional information on this product and answers
Reference
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this ATTENTION manual thoroughly, and retain it for future The electromagnetic fields at the specific reference. frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. This product has been tested and found compliant WARNING with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 To reduce fire or shock hazard, do feet). not expose the unit to rain or moistu
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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. For customers in the U.S.A. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. If you have any questions about this product, you – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a may call: circuit different from that to which the receiver Sony Customer Information Center is connected. 1-800-222-SONY (7669). – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV The number below is for the FCC related matters technician for help. only. The suppli
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.” You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or Viewfinder LCD screen (p. 128). “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) Battery � The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Memory Stick” “Maintenance and precautions” (p. 131). (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) � To prevent discs from being
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viewfinder. These points are normal only on AVCHD format compatible results of the manufacturing process and devices. do not affect the recording in any way. About this manual � The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. Black point � Design and specifications of recording White, red, blue or media and other accessories are subject to green point change without
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Read This First (supplied) Table of Contents Provides features and information about the camcorder you should know before using it. Read this before operating your camcorder ............................................. 2 Subject examples and solutions ............................................................ 10 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow ........................................................................................ 12 Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) image
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Playback Viewing the images ................................................................................44 Using PB zoom Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) Playing the image on a TV .....................................................................48 Editing (OTHERS) category .........................................................................54 Deleting images ......................................................................................54 Dividing the im
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Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ......................................................................... 76 Using the HOME MENU List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS ................................................................................ 78 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS ............................................................................... 81 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ....................................................................................103 Warning indicators and messages .......................................................118 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................123 About the Disc ......................................................................................125 About the AVCHD format ............................................
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Subject examples and solutions Shooting Checking your golf swing BSmooth slow recording.............42 Flowers in close-up BSoft portrait...............................91 BFocus ........................................90 BTelemacro .................................90 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen BFocus ........................................90 BSpot focus.................................90 Focusing more distant objects BLandscape.................................92 BFocus
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A child on the stage under a spot light BSpotlight ................................... 91 Fireworks with all its splendor BSunset&Moon........................... 91 BFocus ........................................ 90 A sleeping child under dim light BNightShot.................................. 41 BColor Slow Shutter.................... 92 Playback Viewing on the TV screen ..................................48 Playing the disc on another device ..................................70 Editing, others D
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Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow B Unpack the camcorder and the supplied accessories. Read the supplied “Read This First” before you use your camcorder. B Prepare the right disc (p. 16). You can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (page 71) displayed on the screen to select the right disc. � You will find a chart to help you select a disc in the supplied “Read This First.” B Initialize the disc (p. 33). When you format the disc, you can select the recording image quality, HD (high definit
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Enjoying your camcorder Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality B You can view the movies with the HD (high definition) image quality (p. 48). b Notes � Images recorded with the SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips � If your TV is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be displayed with SD (standard definition) image quality. � You can consult the [TV CONN
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Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both AVCHD and DVD recording formats. The recording format depends on the image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Select the image quality when you use a new disc on your camcorder (p. 33). b Notes � You cannot change the image quality of a disc midway. � The images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. � Your camcorder
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Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on one side of a disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode AVC HD 12M (HQ+) 15 (14) 27 (26) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high 20 (14) 35 (26) quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) 25 (18) 45 (34) (standard quality) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long 32 (26) 60 (50) play) SD (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD format Approxim
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Selecting the right disc You can use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in diameter with your camcorder. What you can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you selected. B Selecting the right disc for your purposes The following reference materials are available. � “Select the right disc” in the supplied “Read This First.” � [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 71). � Disc characteristics exp
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Enjoying your camcorder SD (standard definition) Disc type image quality What you can do on your camcorder *1 using this type of disc (Disc symbols) Recording movies at an aspect ratio aa - aa of 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 on a disc (34) Deleting images on your camcorder - a -- - (54) Editing images on your camcorder - a -- - (56) Finalizing required to play on other 2 aa -* aa devices (66) Making additional recordings on a aaa -- finalized disc (74) Creating DVD menus during a - aa a finalizing
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Enjoying your camcorder “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for all operations with your camcorder When you want to customize your camcorder, open the “HOME MENU.” This menu is the gateway to all the functions of your camcorder. See page 20 for further details. I don’t want to keep these still images. What should I do? Try [DELETE] in [EDIT] on the HOME MENU. You can select and delete them all at once. (HELP) Displays a descriptio
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Enjoying your camcorder “ OPTION MENU” enables you to access functions directly Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 24 for further details. I want be sure which still image I am deleting. What should I do? Turn on the OPTION MENU when you are viewing images, then try [DELETE]. You can delete the image on the screen. (OPTION) Uh huh, the OPTION MENU items are differe
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x Notes on the menu operation Using the HOME MENU Place your fingers on the rear side of the LCD panel (touch panel) to support it. Selecting and deleting a still image on the Then, touch the buttons displayed on the edit screen is explained as an example. screen with your thumb. 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. Perform the same actions as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD panel. � Be careful not to press the buttons below the LCD panel accidentally w
