2-319-777-11(1) Enjoying Your Camcorder 13 Getting Started 20 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Recording/Playback 30 Operating Guide HDR-UX5/UX7 US Editing 48 Utilizing Recording Media 56 Customizing Your Camcorder 65 Using a Computer 86 Troubleshooting 91 Additional Information 103 Quick Reference 118 Spanish Quick Guide/ 130 Guía rápida en español Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 107). “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD screen “Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) Battery • You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.
Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 25).
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.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder ...................................... 5 Subject examples and solutions ... 12 Recording the fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC) .............. 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) .................................... 38 Viewing the images ...................... 40 Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow .............................. 13 Using PB zoom .............
List of the (SETTINGS) category items ............................................. 65 MOVIE SETTINGS ....................... 67 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS ...................... 70 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET ..................... 73 (Items to customize the display) SOUND/DISP SET ....................... 75 (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ....103 Precautions and maintenance ....105 About the Disc ....
Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC ....................... 38 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec ................................... 36 Flowers in closeup B PORTRAIT................................. 83 B FOCUS ...................................... 81 B TELE MACRO ............................ 81 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS ...................................... 81 B SPOT FOCUS ............................
Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). 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 Enjoying Your Camcorder You can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on the screen to select the right disc. SD (standard definition) image quality AVCHD format DVD format Image resolution: about 4.
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.
Selecting the right disc ( ) indicates the reference page.
Recording time Approximate recordable time in minutes on one side of a disc. Recordable time differs depending on the recording mode (p. 65).
Enjoying Your Camcorder “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 18). Category (p.
Using the HOME MENU 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] on your camcorder. 5 Perform the operation, following the instructions on the screen. 2 Press To turn off the HOME MENU (HOME) A or B. (HOME) B Touch . B When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP 1 Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category. Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). The bottom of the turns orange.
3 Touch the item you want to know the content. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. Enjoying Your Camcorder When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. 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.
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (HDR-UX5), NP-FH70 (HDR-UX7) (1) (p. 21) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 86) Power cord (1) (p. 21) Component video cable (1) (p. 44) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 53) USB cable (1) (p. 54) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch Getting Started DC IN jack Battery CHG (charge) lamp DC plug To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Jack cover You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 108) after attaching it to your camcorder. Power cord Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder. b Notes • You can use only the H series of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with your camcorder.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed. Remaining battery (approx.) 3 Press the BATT (battery release) button and remove the battery pack. Recording capacity (approx.) Charging time b Notes Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time Playing time Typical recording time* Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an NP-FH100 battery pack. • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.
3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. 4 Set [Y] (year) with v/V. z Tips 5 Select [M] with b/B, then set the month with v/V. 6 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT]. 7 • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the disc, and can be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 73). • Refer to page 104 for information concerning “World time difference.
Step 4: Adjusting your camcorder to suit you LCD panel Viewfinder Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 2180 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder DISP/BATT INFO To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power.
Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” Disc A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, or DVD+R DL is required for recording (p. 15). b Notes 1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen, then the disc cover opens slightly, automatically. ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single-sided disc.
Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to record with SD (standard definition) image quality. Items displayed vary depending on the status of your camcorder, or the type of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen. The disc will be formatted with the image recording quality and mode you selected. When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the disc.
“Memory Stick Duo” You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 107). • When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo,” be careful so that the “Memory Stick Duo” does not pop out and drop. z Tips 1 Open the LCD panel. Getting Started • The number of recordable images vary, depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 70. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks.
Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. HDR-UX5 Movies Still images 1 Slide the POWER switch G to light up the (Movie) lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A. appears on the screen. 3 Press START/STOP H or E to start recording.
Playing back movies/still images 1 Slide the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or D. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.) Returns to the recording screen Disc type Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen Displays the still images Displays the movies 3 Start playback. Recording/Playback Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image).
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued) z Tips • When all movies from the selected one to the last one are played back, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly. • To adjust the sound volume, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / . To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. from the screen.
Recording/Playback Recording the images (HOME) E (HOME) D PHOTO F Lens cover Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch. START/STOP C Recording/Playback POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. (Movie) lamp (Still) lamp START/STOP B Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt in the order shown below, then hold your camcorder securely. b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp (p.
Recording the images (Continued) Movies Still images Movies are recorded on the disc. See page 16 for the recording time. Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP B or C. Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” See page 71 for the number of recordable images. Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Still) lamp.
Zooming You can magnify images to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Built-in microphone Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for recording 5.1ch surround sound. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound.
Recording the images (Continued) Using the flash Flash Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record high quality still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” while recording a movie on the disc. Flash charge lamp Press (flash) repeatedly to select an appropriate setting. No indication (Auto flash): Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.
– 4.6M (16:9 wide) or 3.4M (4:3) (HDRUX7) • You can record still images during recording standby in the same way as when the POWER switch is set to (Still). You can also record with the flash. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in dark places (NightShot) Infrared port Recording in mirror mode Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. ( appears.) Recording/Playback To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display ..
Recording the images (Continued) Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. (HOME) B (HOME) A 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to display the HOME MENU. 3 Touch (CAMERA). 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC]. 5 Press START/STOP.
2 Rotate the camera control dial to adjust the focus. Item you can assign to the camera control dial One of following items: – [FOCUS] (p. 81) – [EXPOSURE] (p. 82) – [AE SHIFT] (p. 67) – [WB SHIFT] (p. 68) 1 Press and hold MANUAL for a few seconds. The [DIAL SETTING] screen appears. Recording/Playback To assign a menu item to the camera control dial 2 Rotate the camera control dial and select the item to be assigned. 3 Press MANUAL.
Viewing the images Recording/Playback Lens cover Closes in accordance with (VIEW IMAGES). Zoom lever F POWER switch A (HOME) E (HOME) D (VIEW IMAGES) C (VIEW IMAGES) B Slide the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. Press (VIEW IMAGES) B or C. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Start playback. Movies Touch the tab and the movie to be played back. When all movies from the selected one to the last one are played back, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Next scene (OPTION) Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Reverse/ Forward Recording/Playback Beginning of the scene/ previous scene Still images Touch the tab and the still image to be played back.
Viewing the images (Continued) Using PB zoom You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. 1 Play back the still images you want to magnify. Touch on the still image playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected image. Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again. 2 Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed.
Playing the image on a TV Connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 21). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Operation flow Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. r Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].
Playing the image on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. : Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (p.
: Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting HDMI cable (optional) Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is converted to SD (standard definition) and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Recording/Playback • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (see the cover).
Playing the image on a TV (Continued) : Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [480i] (p. 77) (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/ [4:3] (p. 76) (White) (Red) (Yellow) • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals.
When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) b Notes • When you output images using the A/V connecting cable, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 69).
Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit the images on a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo.” In addition, this category enables you to utilize your camcorder by connecting it to other devices. Deleting images You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” using your camcorder. Insert a recorded disc or “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder. b Notes • Images cannot be restored once they are deleted. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot delete movies.
5 Touch t [YES] t . To delete all movies on the disc at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the still image to be deleted. To delete the last recorded movie In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t . • You can delete movies on DVD-RW (VR mode) discs without any restrictions. • You can perform only [ LAST SCENE DEL] on DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs.
Dividing the image b Notes b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot divide movies. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie to be divided. The movie is played back. 4 Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into the scenes. The movie pauses. Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with . Returns to the beginning of the selected movie.
Creating the Playlist To add all the movies on the disc in the Playlist A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original scenes are not changed, even if you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. Make sure to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. b Notes 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. It may damage the disc.
Creating the Playlist (Continued) 2 Touch [ERASE]. To erase all the scenes from the Playlist, touch [ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 3 Select the scene to be deleted from the list. Destination bar Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. 6 Touch t [YES] t . The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t .
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality.
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued) 1 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES). Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 76). 3 Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
b Notes Printing 1 Touch the still image to be printed. The selected image is marked with . Touch screen. to return to the previous 2 Touch (OPTION), set the following options, then touch . [COPIES]: Set number of copies of a still image to be printed. You can set up to 20 copies. [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], [DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time printed). [SIZE]: Select the paper size. If you do not change the setting, go to step 3. 3 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t .
Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can enable discs to be played on other devices by finalizing them (p. 56). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for your purpose (p. 61). FORMAT You can format and use the disc again (p. 62). FORMAT You can format and use the “Memory Stick Duo” again (p. 63).
Operation flow The following operations are for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. To play back a disc on another device for the first time (p. 58) Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Finalize Computer Utilizing Recording Media Make a desired disc menu. To add recordings to a finalized disc (p. 64) Recordings cannot be added. Make a new recording Recordings cannot be added.
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p. 58) Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Finalize Computer Make a desired disc menu. Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from a minute to a maximum of several hours to finalize a disc. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing.
b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing operation is completed.
Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices The kind of device you can play a disc on depends on the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) selected when the disc was recorded. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your device or consult your dealer. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format.
Finding the right disc - DISC SELECT GUIDE The volume label of the disc recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality The date when the disc was first used is recorded.
Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting) Formatting the disc Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formatting it. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted. Replace it with a new disc. 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. 4 On the [ (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t FORMAT].
The disc will be formatted in the recording image quality and format you selected. When the disc is formatted, you can start recording on the disc. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” to be formatted into your camcorder. 3 On the To format a disc with SD (standard definition) image quality [ (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t FORMAT]. • Select the recording format, VIDEO mode or VR mode, for DVD-RW (p. 15). If you format DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p.
Recording additional scenes after finalizing You can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RW/DVD+RW after the following steps, if there is space to record on the disc. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. material on the disc without any additional steps. • To unfinalize DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), perform (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [UNFINALIZE] on the HOME MENU. • If you have created a DVD menu (p.
Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. Using the HOME MENU 3 Touch the desired setup item. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/ V to change the page. 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) 4 Touch the desired item. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/ V to change the page. (HOME) 5 Change the setting, then touch . 2 Touch (SETTINGS).
What you can do with the (Continued) (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU Items Page Items Page STEADYSHOT 68 LCD BL LEVEL 75 AUTO SLW SHUTTR 68 LCD COLOR 75 X.V.COLOR 69 VF B.LIGHT 75 GUIDEFRAME 69 ZEBRA 69 REMAINING OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 76) 69 Items Page SUB-T DATE 69 TV TYPE 76 FLASH LEVEL 73 DISP OUTPUT 77 REDEYE REDUC 73 COMPONENT 77 DIAL SETTING*1 70 PHOTO SETTINGS (p.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) REC MODE You can select a recording mode to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 3 levels. SD HQ Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with B. REC MODE B SD SP Records in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)). SD LP Increases the recording time (Long Play).
MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) (HDRUX7) Select [ON] to adjust the white balance to the desired setting using / . and the setting value appear when [WB SHIFT] is anything other than the default setting. z Tips b Notes • Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 76). DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 × (the default setting) during recording.
X.V.COLOR When recording, set to [ON] to capture wider range of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced. b Notes • Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] only when the recorded content will be played back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Otherwise, set to [OFF] (the default setting). • If the movies recorded with this function [ON] is played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly. • [X.V.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images) FLASH LEVEL You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. REDEYE REDUC You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder.
Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded. 6.1M 2848 × 2136 b Notes 4.6M 3.1M 2848 × 2048 × 1602 1536 6.1M 4.6M VGA 640 × 480 3.1M • [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only during recording standby.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) STANDARD ( HDR-UX7 4.6M 2848 × 1602 3.4M 2136 × 1602 3.4M 4.6M 64MB 28 70 37 93 128MB 56 135 74 185 256MB 100 250 130 335 512MB 205 510 270 690 1GB 420 1050 550 1400 2GB 860 2150 1100 2850 4GB 1700 4250 2250 5700 * The image size is fixed depending on the aspect ratio 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.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) ZEBRA See page 69. FLASH LEVEL See page 70. REDEYE REDUC See page 70. DIAL SETTING (HDRUX7) See page 70. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with B. DATA CODE B OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DATA (below) Displays camera setting data.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Continued) CAMERA DATA DISPLAY Movie You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Thumbnail Glossary (p. 125) B ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the zoom lever on your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Still image Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.
SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight. B NORMAL Standard brightness. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes How to set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with B. VOLUME Touch (p. 41).
SOUND/DISP SET (Continued) OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connecting other devices) b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. z Tips • This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.
CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) automatically switches the aspect ratio according to the playback picture. Refer also to the manual supplied with your TV. DISP OUTPUT B LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B 5 min Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].
Activating functions using the The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Various functions are displayed in the context of the operation. Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. OPTION MENU 3 Change the setting, then touch . When the item you want is not on the screen Touch another tab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation.
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued) See Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for setting operation. Items * See page 79 for setting operation. Page tab Items * Page tab FOCUS - 81 DELETE a 48 SPOT FOCUS - 81 DELETE ALL a 49 TELE MACRO - 81 EXPOSURE - 82 SPOT METER - 82 DIVIDE a 50 AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) a 67 ERASE a 51 SCENE SELECTION - 82 ERASE ALL a 52 WHITE BAL.
Details on the OPTION MENU items Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. – When the focus is adjusted manually. • You can also adjust the focus manually using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). The default settings are marked with B. SPOT FOCUS FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1.
Details on the OPTION MENU items (Continued) b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 81) when it is hard to focus automatically. appears. 2 Touch [END]. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. b Notes EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark.
FIREWORKS* ( ) b Notes • If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. Fireworks are recorded in all their splendor. LANDSCAPE*( ) WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. B AUTO Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject.
Details on the OPTION MENU items (Continued) b Notes • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO], or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. • When you select [ONE PUSH], keep shooting a white object while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. • When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching . set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO].
BLACK FADER D.EFFECT (Digital effect) If you select [OLD MOVIE], appears. You can add an old movie effect to images. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF]. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) SELF-TIMER The self-timer records a still image after about 10 seconds. Press PHOTO to record still images when [SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] and appears. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF]. z Tips • You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 121).
Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. z Tips • See page 90 when you use a Macintosh computer. thumbnails. These thumbnails can be enlarged and played in a slide show. x Creating a disc in AVCHD format Selected from the movies imported, you can create a disc consisting of movies with HD (high definition) image quality.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard) b Notes • Operations are not guaranteed on all the recommended environments. For example, other open or background applications running on currently may limit product performance. • Even in a computer environment where the operations are guaranteed, frames may be dropped from movies with HD (high definition) image quality, resulting in uneven playback.
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software Before connecting your camcorder to the computer, you need to install the “First Step Guide” and software to your Windows computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS. z Tips 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. 5 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. • See page 90 when you use a Macintosh computer.
4 Confirm the area and country/ region you live in, then click [Next]. The software to be installed will be configured according to your country/ region. 5 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.
Viewing “First Step Guide” Using a Macintosh computer z Tips You can copy the still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” to the Macintosh. Install “First Step Guide” in the supplied CD-ROM. • See page 90 when you use a Macintosh computer. To view “First Step Guide” on your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the shortcut icon of [First Step Guide] on the desktop.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. 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.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically. • Following menu settings remain as they were set even during Easy Handycam operation. – [FILE NO.] – [VOLUME] – [TV TYPE] –[ DISPLAY] – [BEEP] – [SUB-T 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 [SMTH SLW REC] – [X.V.
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 21). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 21).
Troubleshooting (Continued) play back the disc with your camcorder, but you cannot record additional scenes. You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.” • If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 63). You cannot delete images, or format the “Memory Stick Duo.” • The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. • You cannot delete the images protected on another device.
– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE SELECTION] – [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] – [SPOT METER] The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time of a disc. • Depending on an object, such as a fast moving object, the time available for recording may shorten (p. 16). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Troubleshooting (Continued) • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 26). Horizontal stripes appear on the image. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction. Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. The playback image is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 106). Still images stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back.
Playing back a disc on other devices You cannot play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized. • To play back a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with AVCHD format (p. 60). • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 106). • Finalize the disc (p. 56). • A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be played back on a device that does not support VR mode. Check the compatibility in the instruction manual of the playback device. The playback image is distorted.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Unable to copy the images from a disc to a “Memory Stick Duo.” • You cannot copy a movie from a disc to a “Memory Stick Duo” as a still image during playback on your camcorder. the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 44). • Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. You cannot hear the sound. Unable to finalize. • Battery is running out during finalizing. Use the AC Adaptor.
Cannot use Because of following settings When using the movies on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. [SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] [FADER], [D.EFFECT] • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 88). • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. [COLOR SLOW SHTR] [FADER], [D.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:00 C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 108).
(High temperature warning) Slow flashing • The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Fast flashing* • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo”) • No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted (p. 29). (Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo” formatting)* • The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) disc may enable you to use the disc on your camcorder (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only) (p. 62). x “Memory Stick Duo” Reinsert the Memory Stick. • Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” could be damaged. Try with another “Memory Stick Duo.” This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly. • Check the format, then format the “Memory Stick Duo” with your camcorder if necessary (p. 63, 107).
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply On TV color systems You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder.
Using your camcorder abroad (Continued) Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 24). World time difference Time-zone differences 104 Area setting Time-zone differences Area setting GMT Lisbon, London +11:00 Solomon Is.
Precautions and maintenance About the Disc symbol See page 15 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder. Notes on use • Hold the disc by its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the printed side when using a single-sided disc). Use of double-sided discs Double-sided discs allow you to record both sides of a disc.
Precautions and maintenance (Continued) Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water, then remove the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for vinyl LPs or antistatic spray, as they may cause a malfunction to the disc.
About the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about the half size of a standard “Memory Stick,” with your camcorder. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder.
Precautions and maintenance (Continued) • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction. x On a location for use Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations: • Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer. • Places under direct sunlight. • Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases.
To charge the battery pack • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently. • After charging is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.
Precautions and maintenance (Continued) • • • • • • • • • • • • 110 – Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. – Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly. – Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur. – On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. • While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction. x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it.
Precautions and maintenance (Continued) Specifications • Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time.
Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device (CMOS Sensor) HDR-UX5: CMOS: 5.9 mm (1/3 type) Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 pixels Effective (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-UX5: 10 × (Optical) 20 ×, 80 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.
Specifications (Continued) *3 The focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.
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. AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B NP-FH70 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 6.8 V Capacity 12.2 Wh (1 800 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 95 g (3.
Specifications (Continued) On trademarks Notes on the License • “Handycam” and ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the camcorder. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A POWER switch (24) B (flash) button (36) C /CHG (charge) lamp (21, 36) external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded. • You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time. • When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p. 35). D REMOTE jack Connect other optional accessories.
HDR-UX5 I MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (HDRUX7) When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p. 35). J i (headphones) jack (HDR-UX7) K Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 41. L Viewfinder (26) M Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (26) (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.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Disc cover OPEN switch/ACCESS lamp (27) B Internal microphone (35) An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when connected. C Flash (36) D Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8) E MANUAL button (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 red during recording.
Remote Commander button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter. b Notes • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet • Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 120). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period, the orange frame disappears. When you press any of b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies M Appears while a still image is being saved. N Recording folder z Tips • When using the Dual Rec function, the movie and still image shooting screens are both shown together. The display position differs slightly from that during normal operation. • As the number of still images recorded in “Memory Stick Duo” increases, new folders are automatically created to store them.
Viewing still images Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Upper right K Image size (70) L Current still image number /Total number of recorded still images M Data file name N Slide show button (42) O Previous/Next button (41) Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Meaning P Playback folder 5.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (85) Digital effect (85) Manual focus (81) 9 SCENE SELECTION (82) Backlight (37) . n White balance (83) SteadyShot off (68) SPOT METER (82)/ EXPOSURE (82) AE SHIFT (67) (HDRUX7) WB SHIFT (68) (HDRUX7) Tele macro (81) Zebra (69) X.V.COLOR (69) Data code during recording The date, time, and camera setting data of the recorded images are recorded automatically on the disc and “Memory Stick Duo.
Quick Reference Glossary x 5.1ch surround sound x Thumbnail A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an additional low-pass subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for frequencies of 120 Hz or lower. Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time. “VISUAL INDEX” and “disc menu” use a thumbnail display system.
Quick Reference Index Numeric 12IMAGES...........................74 16:9.......................................76 16:9 WIDE ...........................68 4:3...................................68, 76 4:3 TV...................................45 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter) ........... 84, 96, 99 DVD+R DL .......................... 15 COMPONENT..................... 77 D.EFFECT (Digital effect) ........................................85, 99 Component video cable ....... 44 Computer ...............
Playlist PHOTO SETTINGS......70 “Memory Stick Duo” ... 29, 107 SOUND/DISP SET .......75 Creating .........................51 VIEW IMAGES SET ....73 Number of recordable pictures.......................... 71 HQ ........................................67 MICREF LEVEL ................. 85 ERASE ..........................51 HQ+ ......................................67 Mirror mode ......................... 37 MOVE ...........................52 DIVIDE .........................
Index (Continued) Specifications .....................112 VR mode .............................. 28 SPOT FOCUS ................81, 99 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)..............................82, 99 W Warning indicators............. 100 SPOTLIGHT ........................83 Warning messages ............. 101 STANDARD ........................72 WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) .................................... 68 STEADYSHOT........68, 95, 99 Still image.......................34, 40 SUB-T DATE...
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 1: Comprobación de los componentes suministrados Asegúrese de que dispone de los siguientes componentes suministrados con la videocámara. El número entre paréntesis indica el número de componentes suministrados de cada artículo.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería Interruptor POWER Toma de entrada de cc Batería Indicador CHG (carga) Cubierta de la toma Adaptador de alimentación de ca Puede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) tras instalarla en la videocámara. b Notas • Sólo es posible utilizar una batería “InfoLITHIUM” de la serie H con la videocámara. 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha hasta la posición OFF (CHG) (ajuste predeterminado).
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) b Notas • Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca de la toma de entrada de cc mientras sujeta la videocámara y la clavija de cc Para extraer la batería 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la posición OFF (CHG). 2 Levante el visor. 3 Presione el botón BATT (liberación de la batería) y extraiga la batería. Pasados unos instantes, se mostrarán el tiempo de grabación restante aproximado y la información de la batería durante aproximadamente 7 segundo.
HDR-UX5 Batería b Notas Tiempo de grabación continua Tiempo de grabación normal* HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 60 70 30 35 60 75 30 35 60 75 30 35 75 95 35 45 75 100 35 50 90 100 45 50 130 155 65 75 130 165 65 80 NP-FH60 (suministrada) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 135 165 65 80 305 360 150 180 310 375 155 185 320 375 160 185 HDR-UX7 Batería Tiempo de grabación continua Tiempo de grabación normal* Tiempo de reproducción Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible cuando utiliza
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) • El indicador CHG (carga) parpadeará durante la carga o la Battery Info no se mostrará correctamente en las siguientes situaciones. – La batería no está conectada correctamente. – La batería está dañada. – La batería está completamente gastada (sólo para la información sobre la batería).
2 Seleccione la zona geográfica que desee mediante v/V y, a continuación, toque [SIGUIENTE]. Para restablecer la fecha y hora Toque (HOME) t (AJUSTES) t [AJ.REL./IDIOM. ] t [AJUS.RELOJ], y ajuste la fecha y hora. b Notas 3 Ajuste [HORA VERANO] y, a continuación, toque [SIGUIENTE]. 4 Ajuste [A] (año) mediante v/V. continuación, ajuste el mes mediante v/V. z Sugerencias 6 Ajuste [D] (día), las hora y los minuto del mismo modo y, a continuación, toque [SIGUIENTE].
Paso 4: Ajuste de la videocámara según sus necesidades Panel de cristal líquido Abra el panel de cristal líquido 90 grados respecto a la videocámara (1) y, a continuación, gírelo en el ángulo que le resulte más adecuado para grabar o reproducir (2). 290 grados (máx.) 190 grados respecto a la videocámara z Sugerencias • Si abre el panel de cristal líquido 90 grados respecto de la videocámara y lo gira 180 grados hacia el objetivo, podrá cerrarlo con la pantalla de cristal líquido mirando hacia fuera.
Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo” Disco Se necesita un disco DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R o DVD+R DL de 8 cm nuevo para realizar la grabación. 3 Coloque el disco con la cara de grabación hacia la videocámara y, a continuación, presione el centro del disco hasta que encaje en su sitio. b Notas • Elimine de antemano el polvo o las huellas dactilares del disco con un paño suave. 1 Compruebe que la videocámara esté encendida. cubierta del disco en la dirección de la flecha (OPEN B).
Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo” (Continuación) b Notas Extracción del disco • No puede utilizar [Utilizar la GUÍA SELECT.DISCO.] durante el funcionamiento en modo Easy Handycam. Siga las instrucciones en pantalla para formatear el disco. 1 Realice los pasos 1 y 2 para abrir la cubierta del disco. 2 Mientras sujeta el punto de fijación central del disco, levante el borde del disco. 6 Toque [Graba imágenes HD (alta definición).]. Toque [Graba imágenes SD (definición estándar).
• Es posible que se tarde algún tiempo en expulsar el disco según las condiciones de éste y los materiales grabados. • Es posible que la operación de expulsión de un disco tarde hasta 10 minuto si éste está dañado o sucio de huellas dactilares, etc. En ese caso, es posible que el disco sufra daños. Para expulsar un “Memory Stick Duo” Abra el panel de cristal líquido y empuje ligeramente el “Memory Stick Duo” hacia el interior de la ranura una vez.
Grabación de las imágenes (HOME) E (HOME) D Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español PHOTO F Tapa del objetivo Se abre en función del ajuste del interruptor POWER. START/STOP C Interruptor POWER A Si el interruptor POWER está ajustado en OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras mantiene presionado el botón verde. Indicador (película) Indicador (fijas) Ajuste de la correa de sujeción Ajuste la correa de sujeción siguiendo los pasos indicados a continuación y sujete la videocámara correctamente.
Películas Imágenes fijas Las películas se graban en el disco. Deslice el interruptor POWER A en la dirección de la flecha hasta que se encienda el indicador (película). [ESPERA] t [GRAB.] Deslice en interruptor POWER A en la dirección de la flecha hasta que se encienda el indicador (imágenes fijas). Presione ligeramente el botón PHOTO F para ajustar el enfoque A (se oirá un pitido) y, a continuación, presiónelo completamente B (se oirá el chasquido del obturador).
Visualización de las imágenes Tapa del objetivo Se cierra de acuerdo con el ajuste (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES). Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Palanca del zoom F Interruptor POWER A (HOME) E (HOME) D (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) C (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) B Deslice el interruptor POWER A para encender la videocámara. Presione (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) B o C. La pantalla VISUAL INDEX aparece en la pantalla de cristal líquido. (Es posible que el sistema tarde un tiempo en mostrar la pantalla VISUAL INDEX.
Inicie la reproducción. Películas Toque la ficha y la película que desea reproducir. Cuando se hayan reproducido todas las películas desde la seleccionada hasta la última, volverá a aparecer la pantalla VISUAL INDEX. Alterna el modo de reproducción y de pausa cada vez que se toca. Volver (a la pantalla VISUAL INDEX) Principio de la escena/ escena anterior Escena siguiente Rebobinado/Avance rápido Imágenes fijas Toque la ficha y la imagen fija que desea reproducir.
