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US
2-319-777-11(1)
Enjoying Your
13
Camcorder
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 20
Recording/Playback 30
Operating Guide
Editing 48
Utilizing Recording Media 56
Customizing Your
HDR-UX5/UX7
65
Camcorder
Using a Computer 86
Troubleshooting 91
Additional Information 103
Quick Reference 118
Spanish Quick Guide/
130
Guía rápida en español
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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety Cleaning instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the wall outlet before the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened Carefully observe all warnings, precautions with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instruc
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any service or repairs to the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for set, ask the service technician to perform routine long periods of time, unplug it from the wall safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. to determine that the set is in safe operating This will prevent damage to the set due to
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: CAUTION Sony Customer Information Center The use of optical instruments with this product 1-800-222-SONY (7669). will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or The number below is for the FCC related matters adjustments or performance of procedures other only. than
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Note Notes on use This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital Your camcorder is supplied with two device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. kinds of operations guides. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a – “Operating Guide” (This manual) residential installation. This equipment generates, – “First Step Guide” for using your uses, an
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Types of “Memory Stick” you can use Using the camcorder in your camcorder � Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 107). “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) Viewfinder LCD screen “Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) Battery � The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Handling your camcorder” (p. 109). � To prevent discs from being broken or � You cannot u
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, About language setting red, blue, or green in color) that appear The on-screen displays in each local constantly on the LCD screen and the language are used for illustrating the viewfinder. These points are normal operating procedures. Change the screen results of the manufacturing process and language before using your camcorder if do not affect the recording in any way. necessary (p. 25). O
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About the marks used in this manual � The operations available depend on the disc used. 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 when recording with HD (high definition) image quality. 9
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Table of Contents Recording the fast action in slow- IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 motion (SMTH SLW REC) .............. 38 Read this before operating your Controlling the image settings camcorder ...................................... 5 manually with the camera control dial Subject examples and solutions ... 12 (HDR-UX7) ....................................38 Viewing the images ...................... 40 Using PB zoom .............................. 42 Enjoying Your Camcorder Playing back a s
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List of the (SETTINGS) category Additional Information items .............................................65 MOVIE SETTINGS .......................67 Using your camcorder abroad ....103 (Items for recording movies) Precautions and maintenance ....105 PHOTO SETTINGS ......................70 About the Disc ............................ 105 (Items for recording still images) About the AVCHD format ............ 106 About the “Memory Stick” .......... 107 VIEW IMAGES SET .....................73 Abou
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Subject examples and solutions Checking your Getting a good golf swing shot of a ski slope or beach BSMTH SLW REC ....................... 38 B Backlight................................... 37 B BEACH ...................................... 83 B SNOW....................................... 83 Capturing still A child on the images during stage under a movie recording spot light BDual Rec ................................... 36 B SPOTLIGHT .............................. 83 Flowers in close- Firewor
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Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). You can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on the screen to select the right disc. B Initialize the disc (p. 27). When you format the disc, you can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). HD (high definition) image quality SD (standard definition) image quality AVCHD format DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of The recorded disc
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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 HD (high definition) image quality, with the same image quality as they were recorded. B Viewing movies on a non-HD (high definition) TV (p. 45) You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, but they will be converted to SD (standard definition) image quality. z Tips � You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 43) di
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Enjoying Your Camcorder Selecting the right disc You can use DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, 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. ( ) indicates the reference page. HD (high definition) image quality Disc type DVD- DVD+ DVD-R DVD+R RW RW DL Disc symbols Deleting or editing images on your camcorder aa -- (48, 50) Fin
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Recording time Approximate recordable time in minutes on one side of a disc. 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+) 15 (14) 27 (26) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) 20 (14) 35 (26) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) 25 (18) 45 (34) (standard quality) AVC HD 5M (LP) 32 (26) 60 (50) (long play) SD (standard definition) image quality SD 9M (HQ) (high
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Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 18). Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page Items Page MOVIE* 34 FINALIZE* 56 PHOTO* 34 DISC SELECT GUIDE 61 SMTH SLW REC 38 FORMAT* 62 FORMAT* 63 (VIEW IMAGES) category UNFINALIZE 64 Items Pa
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Using the HOME MENU 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 5 Perform the operation, following the instructions on the screen. To turn off the HOME MENU 2Press (HOME) A or B. Touch . (HOME) B B When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP 1Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category. Example: (OTHERS) category 2Touch (HELP). The bottom of the (HELP) button turns or
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Enjoying Your Camcorder 3 Touch the item you want to know the content. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU 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 79 for further details. (OPTION) 19
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (HDR-UX5), NP-FH70 (HDR-UX7) (1) items supplied with your camcorder. (p. 21) The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 86) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 21) Component video cable (1) (p. 44) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 53) USB cable (1) (p. 54)
