2-319-778-11(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-UX3E/UX5E/UX7E
© 2007 Sony Corporation
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-UX5E
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-UX7E
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
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Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked
with
or
–“Operating Guide” (This manual)
“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
–“First Step Guide” for using your
camcorder with the computer connected
(stored on the supplied CD-ROM)
Types of the disc you can use in your
camcorder
You can use the following discs only.
–8cm DVD-RW
–8cm DVD+RW
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
–8cm DVD-R
–8cm DVD+R DL
Use the discs with marks listed below. See
page 12 for details.
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” can be used only with
“Memory Stick PRO” compatible
equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor.
For reliability and durability of recording/
playback, we recommend that you use Sony
discs or discs with an
*(for
VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your
camcorder.
• Using a disc other than above may cause the
unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may
not be able to remove the disc from your
camcorder.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has
a
mark.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
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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.
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Viewfinder
LCD screen
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
Battery
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed. See
• To prevent discs from being broken or
recorded images from being lost, do not
do the following when either of the
respective lamps of the POWER switch
– to remove the battery pack or AC
Adaptor from the camcorder.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the image
and sound are recorded without any
problems. You cannot delete images once
you record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R
DL. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to
the camcorder.
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with an HDMI cable, a
component video cable, or a USB cable,
be sure to insert the connector plug in the
correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly
into the terminal will damage the terminal
and may result in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
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About language setting
About the marks used in this manual
The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
• 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.
On playing the disc on other devices
You can play back, or format discs recorded
with HD (high definition) image quality
only on AVCHD format compatible
devices.
• These marks indicate the discs that can
be used when recording with HD (high
definition) image quality.
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 from the actual images of
the LCD screen and the viewfinder.
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
• Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm
DVD discs.
• The illustrations used on this manual are
based on the model HDR-UX7E.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
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Table of Contents
Controlling the image settings
(HDR-UX7E) .................................. 35
Read this before operating your
“
HOME” and “ OPTION”
menus............................................14
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD
Printing recorded images (PictBridge
Step 3: Turning the power on and
setting the date and time ..............21
Step 4: Adjusting your camcorder to
category ........................................53
Making the disc compatible with
drives (Finalizing) ..........................53
Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy
Finding the right disc - DISC SELECT
Deleting all scenes on the disc
Recording high quality still images
....................................................... 33
Recording additional scenes after
What you can do with the
HOME MENU ...............................62
(SETTINGS) category
items .............................................. 62
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Indicators displayed during
Activating functions using the
Details on the OPTION MENU
What you can do with Windows
Installing the “First Step Guide” and
Warning indicators and
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Subject examples and solutions
Checking your
golf swing
Getting a good
shot of a ski slope
or beach
Capturing still
images during
movie recording
A child on the
stage under a
spot light
Flowers in close-
up
Fireworks with all
its splendor
Focusing on the
dog on the left
A sleeping child
under dim light
side of the screen
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Enjoying Your Camcorder
Operation flow
You can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 58)
displayed on the screen to select the right disc.
When you format the disc, you can select the recording image quality, HD (high
definition) or SD (standard definition).
HD (high definition) image quality
AVCHD format
SD (standard definition) image quality
DVD format
The recorded disc can be played on
DVD devices.
Image resolution: about 3.75 times
of that of SD (standard definition)
The disc can be played on the
devices compatible with the AVCHD
b Notes
“AVCHD 1080i format” is abbreviated as “AVCHD” in this manual, except when it must be
described in more detail.
Movies are recorded on a disc, and still images are
recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo.”
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Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition)
image quality
B Viewing movies on a HD (high definition) TV
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
You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality, but they will be converted to SD (standard definition) image
quality.
z Tips
and camcorder.
If your device is compatible with AVCHD format, you can play a disc with HD (high
definition) image quality on the device.
Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format
• This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media
containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as
the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without
warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray
Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device.
B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your
camcorder to a DVD device (p. 50)
The dubbed images will be recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality.
Using a computer, you can edit or copy images recorded
with HD (high definition) image quality. Install the
supplied application software on the computer in advance.
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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-
RW
DVD+
RW
DVD-R
DVD+R
DL
Disc symbols
Deleting or editing images on your camcorder
a
a
a
a
a
a
-
a
-
-
a
-
Finalizing required to play on other devices (53)
Making additional recordings on a finalized disc
(61)
Formatting the used disc to use it again (59)
Making longer recordings on a side of a disc
a
a
-
-
-
-
-
a
SD (standard definition) image quality
Disc type
DVD-RW*1
DVD+
RW
DVD-R DVD+R
DL
VIDEO
VR
Disc symbols
Deleting the last movie recorded (46)
a
a
a
a
-
-
-
-
Deleting or editing images on your
-
-
Finalizing required to play on other
devices (53)
2
a
a
a
-
a
a
a
-
-*
a
-
a
-
Making additional recordings on a
a
a
-
Formatting the used disc to use it again
(59)
-
-
Making longer recordings on a side of a
disc
-
a
*1 There are 2 recording formats, VIDEO mode and VR mode, for DVD-RW.
*2 Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized
may cause the computer to malfunction.
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Recording time
Approximate recordable time in minutes on one side of a disc. Recordable time differs
( ): the minimum recording time
Disc type
DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R
DVD+R DL
HD (high definition) image quality
AVC HD 12M (HQ+)
(highest quality)
15 (14)
27 (26)
35 (26)
45 (34)
60 (50)
AVC HD 9M (HQ)
(high quality)
20 (14)
25 (18)
32 (26)
AVC HD 7M (SP)
(standard quality)
AVC HD 5M (LP)
(long play)
SD (standard definition) image quality
SD 9M (HQ) (high
20 (18)
35 (32)
55 (32)
110 (80)
quality)
SD 6M (SP) (standard
30 (18)
quality)
SD 3M (LP) (long
60 (44)
play)
b Notes
• The aspect ratio of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide).
z Tips
• Figures such as 12M and 9M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the
recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of a disc.
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces
the overall recording time.
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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. 15).
B Categories and items of the HOME MENU
(CAMERA) category
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)
category
Items
Page
Items
Page
MOVIE*
FINALIZE*
DISC SELECT GUIDE
FORMAT*
PHOTO*
SMTH SLW REC
FORMAT*
(VIEW IMAGES) category
UNFINALIZE
DISC INFO
Items
Page
VISUAL INDEX*
PLAYLIST
(SETTINGS) category
(OTHERS) category
* You can set these items during Easy Handycam
(SETTINGS) category you can use during
Easy Handycam operation, see page 78.
Items
Page
DELETE*
EDIT
PLAYLIST EDIT
PRINT
COMPUTER
TV CONNECT Guide*
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Using the HOME MENU
4
5
Touch the desired item.
Example: [EDIT]
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn
on your camcorder.
Perform the operation, following
the instructions on the screen.
To turn off the HOME MENU
2
3
Press
(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
1
Press
(HOME).
The HOME MENU appears.
(HOME) A
Touch the desired category.
Example: (OTHERS) category
2
Touch
(HELP).
The bottom of the
turns orange.
(HELP) button
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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
further details.
(OPTION)
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60
(HDR-UX3E/UX5E), NP-FH70 (HDR-
UX7E) (1) (p. 18)
Make sure that you have the following
items supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
Software” (1) (p. 84)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
Mains lead (1) (p. 18)
Component video cable (1) (p. 41)
USB cable (1) (p. 51)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
POWER switch
DC IN jack
Battery
CHG (charge)
lamp
To the wall
socket
DC plug
Jack cover
AC Adaptor
Mains lead
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
attaching it to your camcorder.
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.
4
5
Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (The default setting).
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
Raise the viewfinder, then attach
the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
b Notes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder.
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information for up to 20 seconds by
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
information is displayed.
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG).
Remaining battery (approx.)
2 Raise the viewfinder.
3 Press the BATT (battery release) button
and remove the battery pack.
Recording capacity (approx.)
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
b Notes
• When you remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor, make sure that the
Battery pack
Charging time
135
(Movie) lamp/
NP-FH50
NP-FH60 (supplied with
HDR-UX3E/UX5E)
135
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
details of storage).
NP-FH70 (supplied with
HDR-UX7E)
170
390
NP-FH100
To use an outside power source
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
HDR-UX3E/UX5E
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO.
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Battery pack
Image
HD
SD
HD
SD
quality**
NP-FH50
60
65
65
75
75
80
30
30
30
40
40
45
35
35
40
50
50
50
NP-FH60
(supplied)
80 100
85 100
90 105
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
HDR-UX3E/UX5E
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Battery pack
NP-FH70
135 160
140 165
140 170
320 370
335 375
335 385
65
70
70
80
80
85
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
NP-FH100
160 185
165 185
165 190
Image
quality**
HD
SD
HD
SD
NP-FH50
95 105
100 115
135 150
NP-FH60
(supplied)
130 140
HDR-UX7E
NP-FH70
205 230
470 515
220 245
500 555
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
NP-FH100
Battery pack
HDR-UX7E
Image
HD
SD
HD
SD
quality**
LCD panel
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
opened*
NP-FH50
55
60
60
65
70
70
30
30
30
65
70
70
30
35
35
70
75
75
Image
quality**
HD
SD
HD
SD
NP-FH50
90 105
100 115
215 245
NP-FH70
(supplied)
120 145
125 150
125 150
285 335
300 340
300 340
NP-FH70
(supplied)
200 230
NP-FH100
455 515
485 555
NP-FH100
160 165
165 170
165 170
* When the LCD backlight is on.
**“HD” stands for high definition image quality,
and “SD” stands for standard image quality.
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
**“HD” stands for high definition image quality,
and “SD” stands for standard image quality.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the
(Movie) lamp/
(Still) lamp (p. 21).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 19) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions:
b Notes
• All times measured with recording mode [SP]
under the following conditions:
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only).
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder
while the LCD panel is closed.
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket.
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Step 3: Turning the
power on and setting
the date and time
• 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.
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
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).
Touch the buttons on the
screen.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall socket immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
POWER switch
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
1
While pressing the green button
in the center, slide the POWER
switch repeatedly in the direction
of the arrow to turn on the power.
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
2
Select the desired geographical
area with v/V, then touch [NEXT].
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued)
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
3
4
Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch
[NEXT].
• The lens cover opens automatically when the
power is turned on. It closes when the playback
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.
• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power
turns off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
Set [Y] (year) with v/V.
z Tips
• The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the disc, and can be displayed during
“World time difference.”
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
5
6
7
Select [M] with b/B, then set the
month with v/V.
Set [D] (day), hour and minute in
the same way, then touch [NEXT].
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language. To
select the screen language, touch
Make sure that the clock is
correctly set, then touch
.
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t
The clock starts.
[
LANGUAGE SET] (p. 63).
You can set any year up to the year
2037.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
To reset the date and time
Touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS)
t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK
SET], and adjust the date and time.
b Notes
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then
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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).
You can view images using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the image seen on the LCD screen is poor.
190 degrees to
the camcorder
Viewfinder
290 degrees
(max.)
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
image is clear.
2180 degrees
(max.)
DISP/BATT INFO
z Tips
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] on the
(SETTINGS) t
seconds until
appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
will not be affected by the setting. To turn
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/
BATT INFO for a few seconds until
disappears.
b Notes
• Do not press the buttons below the LCD screen
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
z Tips
• If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen facing out. This is convenient during
playback operations.
• On the HOME MENU, touch
(SETTINGS)
t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]
screen.
• Pressing DISP/BATT INFO toggles the screen
indicators (such as time code) on or off.
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Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick
Duo”
Disc
A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-
R, or DVD+R DL is required for recording
(p. 12).
b Notes
• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc
1
2
Check that the power of your
camcorder is on.
Set the disc with the label side facing
out when using a single-sided disc.
Slide the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow
(OPEN B).
4
5
Close the disc cover.
[DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD
screen.
[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on
the LCD screen, then the disc cover
opens slightly, automatically.
It may take some time for the camcorder
to recognize the disc, depending on the
disc type and condition.
DVD+R DL.
ACCESS lamp (Disc)
Disc cover OPEN switch
When you use a DVD-RW/
DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC
SELECT GUIDE].
Pickup lens
b Notes
When the disc cover opens slightly,
open it further.
• You cannot use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]
Format the disc, following the instructions on
the screen.
3
Set the disc with the recording
side facing your camcorder, then
press the center of the disc until it
clicks.
6
Touch [Record HD (high
definition) images.].
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b Notes
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.
• You cannot change the image quality (HD (high
a disc midway.
• Be careful not to obstruct the operation with
your hand or other objects, etc., when opening
or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the
bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the
disc cover.
• If you catch the belt when closing the disc
cover, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
• Do not touch the disc with the recording side or
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.
When using a double-sided disc, take care not to
smudge the surface with fingerprints.
• If you close the disc cover with the disc set
incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
• Do not disconnect the power sources during
formatting.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder:
– while the ACCESS lamp is on
– while the ACCESS lamp is flashing
– while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO
OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen
• It may take some time to remove the disc
depending on the disc condition or recorded
materials.
If you select SD (standard definition)
image quality
• When you use a DVD-RW, select a
recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR],
recording format is fixed to [VIDEO].
• When you use a DVD+RW, select the
aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3].
• It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if
it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In
that case, the disc might be damaged.
To remove the disc
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc
cover.
2 While holding the disc fastener at the
center, tip up the edge of the disc.
z Tips
• You can remove the disc when a power source
is connected to your camcorder even when your
camcorder is turned off. However, the disc
recognition process (step 4) does not start.
• To delete all of the previously recorded images
from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it
again to record new images, see “Deleting all
• You can check the right disc using [DISC
SELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU
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Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued)
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
Duo,” be careful so that the “Memory Stick
Duo” does not pop out and drop.
“Memory Stick Duo”
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”
marked with
or
(p. 105).
z Tips
• The number of recordable images vary,
depending on the image quality or the image
size. For details, see page 68.
1
2
Open the LCD panel.
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot
in the right direction until it clicks.
Access lamp
(“Memory Stick Duo”)
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Open the LCD panel, lightly push the
“Memory Stick Duo” in once.
b Notes
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,
eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be
damaged.
• If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick
Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image
data may be damaged.
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RecordinEg/PalasybyackRecording/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-UX3E/UX5E
Movies
Still images
1
Slide the POWER switch G to
light up the (Movie) lamp.
1
Slide the POWER switch G to
light up the (Still) lamp.
If the POWER switch is set to
OFF (CHG), slide it while
pressing the green button.
If the POWER switch is set to
OFF (CHG), slide it while
pressing the green button.
2
3
Press EASY A.
2
3
Press EASY A.
appears on the screen.
appears on the screen.
Press START/STOP H or E to
start recording.*
Press PHOTO F to record.**
Press and hold lightly
to adjust the focus.
Press fully to
record.
[STBY] t [REC]
Flashing t Lit
To stop recording, press it again.
* Movies are recorded in [SP] mode.
**Still images are recorded in [FINE] quality.
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Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued)
Playing back movies/still images
1
2
Slide the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.
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
Disc type
screen
Appears with the image on
each of the tab that was lastly
played back/recorded (B for
the still image).
Previous 6 images
Next 6 images
Returns to the recording
screen
Displays the still images
Displays the movies
3
Start playback.
Viewing movies:
Touch the
tab and the movie to be played back.
Toggles Play or Pause as
you touch
Return (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Beginning of the scene/
previous scene
Next scene
Date/time of recording*
Stop (go to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Reverse/ Forward
Viewing still images:
Touch the
tab and the still image to be played back.
Return (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Date/time of recording*
Previous/Next
Recording media
Go to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
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z Tips
To make the disc compatible
with playback on other devices
(Finalizing)
You need to finalize a recorded disc to
make it compatible with playback on other
finalizing operation.
• When all movies from the selected one to the
last one are played back, the screen returns to
the VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Touch
movies slowly.
• To adjust the sound volume, touch
(SETTINGS) t [SOUND
SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then adjust the
volume with
/
during pause to play back
(HOME)
t
/
.
b Notes
• You cannot make additional recordings on
DVD-R/DVD+R DL discs once you finalize the
disc, even if there is free space on the disc.
To cancel Easy Handycam
operation
• The disc menu is fixed to [STYLE1].
Press EASY A again.
disappears
• You cannot record additional materials on a
finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation
from the screen.
Adjustable menu settings during
Easy Handycam operation
Touch
(HOME) B or C to display
b Notes
• You can neither delete nor edit movies on the
disc during Easy Handycam operation.
• Most of the settings return to the default setting
automatically. However, some menu items are
fixed to certain settings. For details, see page 89.
• When formatting DVD-RW discs with SD
(standard definition) image quality, the
•
(OPTION) does not appear on the screen.
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to
add effects to the images, or if you want to make
various settings.
Unavailable buttons during Easy
Handycam operation
During Easy Handycam operation, you
cannot use some buttons/functions, since
most of the items are set automatically
(p. 89). If you press a button that does not
work, [Invalid during Easy Handycam
operation.] may appear on the screen.
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Recording/Playback
Recording the images
(HOME) E
PHOTO F
Lens cover
(HOME) D
Opens in accordance with
the setting of the POWER
switch.
START/STOP C
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
b Notes
Fastening the grip belt
recording is finished, it means that data is still
being written onto the disc or “Memory Stick
Duo.” Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or
AC Adaptor.
Fasten the grip belt in the order shown
below, then hold your camcorder securely.
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Movies
Still images
Movies are recorded on the disc. See page
13 for the recording time.
Still images are recorded on the “Memory
recordable images.
Slide the POWER switch
A in the direction of the
arrow to light up the
(Movie) lamp.
Slide the POWER switch
A in the direction of the
arrow to light up the
(Still) lamp.
Press START/STOP B or
C.
Press PHOTO F lightly to
adjust the focus A (a
beep sounds), then press
it fully B (a shutter click
sounds).
[STBY] t [REC]
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
Flashing t Lit
The red
red
appears beside
disappears, the image is recorded.
. When the
To record high resolution still images
on the “Memory Stick Duo” during
shooting a movie (Dual Rec)
To switch the recording mode using
the (HOME) button D or E
On the HOME MENU, touch
(CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or
[PHOTO].
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Recording the images (Continued)
Zooming
Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround
recording)
You can magnify images to 10 times the
original size with the power zoom lever or
the zoom buttons below the LCD screen.
Sound picked up by the built-in microphone
is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and
recorded.
Built-in microphone
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1
Creator installed for recording 5.1ch
surround sound. Enjoy realistic sound when
playingthediscondevicesthatsupport5.1ch
surround sound.
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound
b Notes
Close view: (Telephoto)
• To play the disc recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in
5.1ch surround, you need an AVCHD format
• 5.1chsound isconvertedto2chwhen playedback
on your camcorder.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
b Notes
•
is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch
recording/playback.
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons below the LCD screen.
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
z Tips
want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×.
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Using the flash
Recording high quality still
images during movie recording
(Dual Rec)
Flash
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.
1 Set the POWER switch to
then press START/STOP to start movie
recording.
(movie),
r
2 Press PHOTO fully.
(Forced flash): Always uses the flash
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
After you start recording, and before you
finish, you can capture up to 3 frames of
still images from your movie.
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
Orange color
boxes indicate the
number of
recorded images.
When recording is
finished, the color
changes to orange.
b Notes
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures
the lamp.
• The flash charge lamp flickers while charging
the flash, and remains lit when the battery
charge is complete.
3 Press START/STOP to stop movie
recording.
Stored still images appear one by one, and
the images are stored onto the “Memory
Stick Duo.” When
images are recorded.
disappears, the
• If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
• When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a
filter (optional) to your camcorder, the flash
light does not emit light.
b Notes
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick Duo” before
recording is finished and the still images are
stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
z Tips
• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.
• You can change the brightness of the flash by
prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE
z Tips
• When the POWER switch is set to
(Movie), the size of still images becomes:
–
2.3M (16:9 wide) or 1.7M (4:3) (HDR-
UX3E/UX5E)
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Recording the images (Continued)
–
4.6M (16:9 wide) or 3.4M (4:3) (HDR-
UX7E)
Adjusting the exposure for
backlit subjects
• You can record still images during recording
standby in the same way as when the POWER
switch is set to
with the flash.
(Still). You can also record
Recording in dark places
(NightShot)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
Infrared port
Recording in mirror mode
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. (
appears.)
b Notes
• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the
infrared port with your fingers or other objects.
and remove the conversion lens (optional).
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 79)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot
functions in bright places. This may cause a
malfunction.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (2).
z Tips
z Tips
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
• To record an image brighter, use Super
more faithfully to the original colors, use Color
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.
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• [RECORD SOUND]
(HOME) B
Select [ON] (
) to superimpose sounds
such as conversation on the slow motion
pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].)
Your camcorder records sounds for about
12 seconds while [Recording...] is
displayed in step 5.
(HOME) A
b Notes
• Sounds are not recorded during the about 3
second-movie shooting.
• Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as
good as that of normal recording.
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the
camcorder.
2 Press
(HOME) A or B to display the
HOME MENU.
3 Touch
4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC].
(CAMERA).
Controlling the image settings
manually with the camera
control dial (HDR-UX7E)
You can assign one menu item you use
often to the camera control dial.
Since the focus adjustment is assigned to
the camera control dial in the default
setting, the operation below is described as
adjusting the focus using the dial.
5 Press START/STOP.
An about 3 second-movie is recorded as a
12 second-slow-motion-movie.
MANUAL
When [Recording···] disappears, recording
is finished.
Touch
to cancel the smooth slow
recording.
To change the setting
Camera control dial
Touch
(OPTION) t
, then select
the setting you want to change.
1 Press MANUAL to activate the manual
adjustment mode.
Pressing MANUAL switches the setting
mode between automatic and manual.
2 Rotate the camera control dial to adjust the
• [TIMING]
Select the recording start point after
START/STOP is pressed. The default
setting is [3sec AFTER].
focus.
Item you can assign to the camera
control dial
[3sec AFTER]
One of following items:
– [FOCUS] (p. 79)
– [EXPOSURE] (p. 80)
– [AE SHIFT] (p. 64)
[3sec BEFORE]
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Recording the images (Continued)
To assign a menu item to the camera
control dial
1 Press and hold MANUAL for a few
seconds.
The [DIAL SETTING] screen appears.
2 Rotate the camera control dial and select
the item to be assigned.
3 Press MANUAL.
b Notes
• Manual settings will be retained even if you
change the assigned item of the camera control
dial. However, if you set [EXPOSURE] after
setting [AE SHIFT] manually, [EXPOSURE]
will override [AE SHIFT].
• If you select [RESET] in step 2, all the items
adjusted manually are reset to the default
settings.
z Tips
• The functions of the items that can be assigned
to the camera control dial are the same as those
of menu operation.
• You can assign the menu item to the camera
control dial in the HOME MENU by selecting
(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS]/
[PHOTO SETTINGS] t [DIAL SETTING]
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Recording/Playback
Viewing the images
Lens cover
Closes in accordance with
Zoom lever F
(VIEW IMAGES).
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.)
Returns to the
recording screen
Disc type
Appears with the image
on each of the tab that
Previous 6 images
was lastly played back/
recorded (B for the still
image).
Next 6 images
Returns to the
recording screen
(OPTION)
Displays the still images
Displays the movies
z Tips
• Moving the zoom lever F changes the number of thumbnails on the VISUAL INDEX screen between 6
and 12. You can fix the number of thumbnails by touching
(SETTINGS) t [VIEW IMAGES SET]
Continued ,
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Viewing the images (Continued)
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)
Beginning of the scene/
previous scene
Next scene
(OPTION)
Stop (go to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Reverse/ Forward
Still images
Touch the
tab and the still image to be played back.
Return (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Previous/Next
(OPTION)
Go to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
Slide show (p. 39)
z Tips
• Touch
movies slowly.
• A touch of
forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches
makes it approximately 10 times faster
(approximately 8 times faster using DVD+RW
with SD (standard definition) image quality).
To switch to the playback mode using
/
during pause to play back
the
(HOME) button D or E
On the HOME MENU, touch
(VIEW
/
makes the reverse/fast
IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX].
To adjust the sound volume of movies
Touch
(OPTION) t
tab t
[VOLUME], then adjust the volume with
/
.
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Using PB zoom
Playing back a series of still
images (Slide show)
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.
Touch
screen.
on the still image playback
The slide show begins from the selected
image.
1 Play back the still images you want to
Touch
to stop the slide show. To
again.
magnify.
restart, touch
2 Magnify the still image with T
(Telephoto).
b Notes
• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide
show.
The screen is framed.
3 Touch the screen at the point you want
to display in the center of the displayed
frame.
z Tips
• You can set continuous slide show playback by
touching
(OPTION) t
tab t
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
[SLIDE SHOW SET]. The default setting is
[ON] (continuous playback).
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch
.
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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. 18).
Selecting the most
advantageous connection - TV
CONNECT Guide
Your camcorder will advise you of the most
advantageous way of connecting your TV.
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
1
Turn on your camcorder, and
Operation flow
press
(HOME).
You can make sure that you are connecting
the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT
Guide] displayed on the LCD screen.
2
3
4
Touch
(OTHERS).
Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the
Touch [TV CONNECT Guide].
TV.
r
Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen.
Connect your camcorder and TV
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].
r
Make the required output settings
on your camcorder (p. 41).
Jacks on your camcorder
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
Meanwhile, you can make the relevant
connection between your camcorder and
the TV.
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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
HOME MENU setting
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[1080i/576i] (p. 74)
Component video cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(White)
(Red)
(Yellow)
• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/
V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
Continued ,
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Playing the image on a TV (Continued)
: Signal flow
HOME MENU setting
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
HDMI cable (optional)
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (see the cover).
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the
images.
• Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.
• Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with
the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.
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.
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 74).
b Notes
• When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is not
compatible with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then select
(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE
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: Signal flow
HOME MENU setting
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[576i] (p. 74)
Component video cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(White)
(Red)
(Yellow)
• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/
V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
(SETTINGS) t
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
(White)
(Red)
(Yellow)
• When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio
signals, connect the white and red plugs of an A/V connecting cable with the S VIDEO cable to the audio
input jack of your TV.
• This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type
).
(SETTINGS) t
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
(Yellow)
(White)
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
(Red)
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Playing the image on a TV (Continued)
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)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video input jack and
connect the white (left channel) or red
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor
(EUROCONNECTOR)
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view
playback images.
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
Some settings may need to be adjusted on the
TV when playing back. Refer to the instruction
manual of your TV for details.
z Tips
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
the order of priority of the output signal is as
follows:
HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t
audio/video.
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality
images and digital audio.
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Editing (OTHERS) category Deleting images
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.
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. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation.
z Tips
(OTHERS) category
• You can select up to 100 images at one time.
• You can delete an image when viewing it by
Item list
DELETE
touching
(OPTION) t
tab t
[DELETE].
You can delete the images on a disc or a
Deleting the movies on the disc
EDIT
You can edit the movies on a disc or a
1
On the
(HOME MENU), touch
PLAYLIST EDIT
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
PRINT
2
3
4
Touch [
DELETE].
DELETE].
You can print still images on a connected
Touch [
COMPUTER
You can connect your camcorder to your
Touch the image to be deleted.
TV CONNECT Guide
Your camcorder advises you of the most
advantageous way of connecting your TV
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.
Continued ,
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Deleting images (Continued)
5
Touch
t [YES] t
.
2
3
4
Touch [
DELETE].
Touch [ DELETE].
To delete all movies on the disc at one
time
DELETE ALL] t
Touch the still image to be
deleted.
[YES] t [YES] t
.
To delete the last recorded movie
LAST SCENE DEL]
t
t [YES] t .
To delete SD (standard definition)
image quality movies
• You can delete movies on DVD-RW (VR
mode) discs without any restrictions.
The selected still image is marked with
.
Press and hold the still image on the LCD
screen to confirm the still image.
• You can perform only [
LAST SCENE
DEL] on DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs.
Touch
to return to the previous
screen.
b Notes
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while editing
images. It may damage the disc.
• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist
Playlist.
5
Touch
t [YES] t
.
To delete all still images on the
“Memory Stick Duo”
• Even if you delete unnecessary images from the
disc, the remaining disc capacity may not
increase as much as you can make additional
recording.
• To delete all images recorded in the disc and
restore the original capacity of the disc, format
In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t
[YES] t [YES] t
.
b Notes
• You cannot delete still images when:
– a “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect
tab is set to the write-protect position (p. 105)
z Tips
• A movie recorded by your camcorder onto a
disc is called an “original.”
– the selected image is protected.
z Tips
Deleting the still images in the
“Memory Stick Duo”
• To delete all images recorded on the “Memory
Stick Duo,” format the “Memory Stick Duo”
1
On the
(HOME MENU), touch
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
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Dividing the image
b Notes
• Movies cannot be restored once they are
divided.
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while editing
images. It may damage the disc.
• You can do this operation only with DVD-RW
(VR mode) for the SD (standard definition)
image quality.
b Notes
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot
divide movies. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation.
• Even if the divided movie is included in the
Playlist, the movie is not divided in the Playlist.
• A slight difference may occur from the point
1
On the
(HOME MENU), touch
(OTHERS) t [EDIT].
where you touch
and the actual dividing
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on about half-second increments.
2
3
Touch [DIVIDE].
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.
Play and pause toggles as you press
.
5
Touch
t [YES] t
.
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Creating the Playlist
To add all the movies on the disc in
the Playlist
t [YES] t
ADD ALL] t [YES]
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
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the
Playlist. It may damage the disc.
b Notes
z Tips
• You can do this operation only with DVD-RW
(VR mode) for the SD (standard definition)
image quality.
• During Easy Handycam operation, you can
neither add movies to the Playlist, nor edit
movies in the Playlist. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation.
• You can add a maximum of 999 movies to the
Playlist.
• You can add a movie when viewing it using
[
ADD] on
(OPTION).
Playing the Playlist
Make sure to insert the disc on which the
Playlist is added into your camcorder.
1
2
On the
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST
EDIT].
(HOME MENU), touch
1
On the
(HOME MENU), touch
(VIEW IMAGES) t
[PLAYLIST].
Touch [
ADD].
3
Touch the scene to be added to
the Playlist.
.
2
Touch the scene from which you
want to play back.
The Playlist is played back from the
selected scene to the end, then the
screen returns to the Playlist screen.
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.
To erase unnecessary scenes from the
Playlist
4
Touch
t [YES] t
.
1 On the
(HOME MENU), touch
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
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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.
.
z Tips
• When you select multiple scenes, the scenes are
moved following the order appeared in the
Playlist.
Touch
screen.
to return to the previous
4 Touch
t [YES] t
.
To divide a movie within the Playlist
z Tips
1 On the
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2 Touch [DIVIDE].
(HOME MENU), touch
• The original scenes are not changed even if you
erase the scenes from the Playlist.
3 Select the scene to be divided.
The playback of the selected scene starts.
To change the order within the Playlist
1 On the
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2 Touch [MOVE].
(HOME MENU), touch
4 Touch
to divide the movie into scenes.
The movie pauses.
at the point where you want
3 Select the scene to be moved.
Play and pause toggles as you press
.
The selected scene is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
5 Touch
t [YES] t
.
Touch
screen.
4 Touch
to return to the previous
b Notes
• A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch and the actual dividing
.
5 Select the destination with [T]/[t].
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on about half-second increments.
z Tips
• The original movies are not changed even if you
divide the movie in the Playlist.
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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 socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p. 18). 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.
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
• To copy a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software
A/V OUT jack
(Yellow)
IN
(Yellow) (White)
IN
(White)
(Red)
(Red)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
Devices without an
S VIDEO jack
Devices with an S VIDEO
jack
VCRs or DVD/HDD
recorders
: Video/Signal flow
b Notes
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of the other
device.
• You cannot dub to recorders connected with an
HDMI cable.
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device
B A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional)
connected, set
(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT
When connecting to another device via
the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V
connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable (optional), higher quality images
can be produced than with an A/V
connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable (optional). The yellow plug
connection is not necessary. S VIDEO
connection only will not output audio.
SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD
PANEL] (the default setting) on the HOME
• To record the date/time and camera settings
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,
and the red (right channel) or the white (left
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the
device.
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Printing recorded
images (PictBridge
compliant printer)
You can print out still images using a
PictBridge compliant printer, without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
1
2
Insert the recorded disc into your
camcorder.
Turn on your camcorder, and
press
(VIEW IMAGES).
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor
to obtain power from the wall socket
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display
device (p. 74).
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing
still images into your camcorder, and turn
on the printer.
3
4
Insert the recording media in the
recording device.
Connecting your camcorder to
the printer
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.
Connect your camcorder to the
recording device (VCR or DVD/
HDD recorder) with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
an A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
Connect the (USB) jack of your
camcorder to the printer using
the USB cable (p. 116).
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen
automatically.
Connect your camcorder to the input
jacks of the recording device.
3
Touch [
PRINT].
5
6
Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears on
the screen.
Refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with your recording device for
details.
When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then
your camcorder.
One of the still images stored on the
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.
b Notes
• We can guarantee the operation of only models
that are PictBridge compatible.
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Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)
b Notes
• Refer also to the instruction manual of the
Printing
printer to be used.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
is on the screen. The operations may not be
performed properly.
1
Touch the still image to be
printed.
– To operate the POWER switch.
– To press
(VIEW IMAGES)
– To disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
– To remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from
your camcorder
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB
cable, turn the printer off and on again, and
restart the operation from the beginning.
• You can select only the paper sizes that the
printer can print.
• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,
and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you
print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)
ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be
trimmed widely.
The selected image is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image.
Touch
screen.
to return to the previous
• Some printer models may not support the date
printing function. Refer to your printer’s
instruction manual for details.
• The following types of images may not be
printed:
– images edited on a computer
– images recorded on other devices
– images larger than 3 MB
2
3
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).
– images larger than 2848 × 2136 pixels
z Tips
• PictBridge is an industry standard established
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can print still images without using
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a
digital video camera or digital still camera,
regardless of model or manufacturer.
[SIZE]: Select the paper size.
If you do not change the setting, go to
step 3.
• You can print a still image when viewing it by
Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t
The image selection screen appears
again.
.
touching
[PRINT].
(OPTION) t
tab t
To finish printing
Touch
on the image selection screen.
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Utilizing Recording Media
(MANAGE DISC/
Making the disc
compatible with
playback on other
devices or DVD drives
(Finalizing)
MEMORY) category
This category enables you to use a disc or a
“Memory Stick Duo” for various purposes.
Finalizing makes the recorded disc
compatible for playback with other devices
and DVD drives of computers.
Before finalizing, you can select a type of
DVD menu that enables you to select a
particular scene (p. 55).
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY)
category
Discs recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality
Discs of all kinds should be finalized.
Item list
FINALIZE
You can enable discs to be played on other
devices by finalizing them (p. 53).
Discs recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality
DISC SELECT GUIDE
• Finalize DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL.
Your camcorder advises you of the right
disc for your purpose (p. 58).
• Finalize DVD+RW in the following
cases:
– To create the DVD menu
– To playback in the DVD drives of
computers
– Recorded time is short (5 minutes or less
in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in SP
FORMAT
You can format and use the disc again
FORMAT
mode and 15 minutes or less in LP mode)
You can format and use the “Memory Stick
b Notes
• Playback compatibility with all device is not
guaranteed.
UNFINALIZE
You can unfinalize a disc and record more
• Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD
format can play the discs recorded with HD
Currently available DVD devices cannot play
these discs.
• In the case of SD (standard definition) image
quality, a DVD menu is created instead of a disc
menu.
DISC INFO
You can display the disc information.
• No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR
mode).
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Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives
(Finalizing) (Continued)
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. 55)
Playback on
other device
AVCHD-compatible
device
Finalize
Computer
Make a desired disc
menu.
To add recordings to a finalized disc (p. 61)
Recordings cannot be
added.
Make a new
recording
Recordings cannot be
added.
If a disc menu has been created,
a confirmation screen prompts
you to confirm that you wish to
add a recording.
b Notes
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you use DVD-
RW or DVD+RW. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation.
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To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p. 55)
Playback on
other device
AVCHD-compatible
device
Finalize
Computer
Make a desired disc
menu.
Finalizing a disc
4
On the
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t
[FINALIZE].
(HOME MENU), touch
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.
• Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to
prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during finalizing.
• When you finalize a double-sided disc, you
must finalize each side of the disc individually.
To select a disc menu style, touch
(OPTION) t [DISC MENU]
(p. 56).
1
Place your camcorder in a stable
position, and connect the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
Go to step 5 if you want to finalize the
disc using [STYLE1] (default setting).
5
6
Touch [YES] t [YES].
Finalizing starts.
2
3
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch.
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
Insert the disc to be finalized.
Continued ,
55
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives
(Finalizing) (Continued)
• You cannot do this operation with DVD-RW
(VR mode) for the SD (standard definition)
image quality.
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.
• When using the following discs,
Z flashes
after finalizing is completed on the recording
standby screen of your camcorder. Remove the
disc from your camcorder.
– Discs recorded with HD (high definition)
image quality
– Discs recorded with SD (standard definition)
image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode)
z Tips
• When you set to create a disc menu (or DVD
menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu
appears for a few seconds while finalizing the
disc.
• After the disc is finalized, “
” is attached
at the bottom of the disc type/recording format
indicator, such as “
RW.
” in the case of DVD-
To select a disc menu style
1 In step 4, touch
(OPTION) t
[DISC MENU].
2 Select the desired style from 4 types of
pattern with [T]/[t].
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create
a disc menu.
3 Touch
.
b Notes
• During Easy Handycam operation, the disc
menu is fixed to [STYLE1].
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Playing a disc on other devices
z Tips
Playing a disc on other devices
• Devices that support subtitles can display the
recording date and time where the subtitles
manual of your device.
• If you have created a disc menu (p. 55), you can
select the desired scene in the menu.
• You can also play the playlist back on other
devices if the discs were recorded with HD
Create the playlist on your camcorder in
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.
advance, then select
on the disc menu.
Discs recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality
This camcorder captures high definition
footage in the AVCHD format.
Playing a disc on a computer
DVD media containing AVCHD footage
should not be used with DVD based players
or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder
may fail to eject the media and may erase
its contents without warning. DVD media
containing AVCHD footage may be played
on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/
recorder or other compatible device.
To play a disc recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality
Install “Picture Motion Browser” on the
supplied CD-ROM on the computer to play
movies (p. 86).
To play a disc recorded with SD
(standard definition) image quality
Discs recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality
You can play these discs back on DVD
devices. However, we do not guarantee
playback on all DVD devices.
You can play a disc on a computer if a
DVD playback application is installed on
the computer.
Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive
of your computer. Play back the disc using
a DVD playback application.
b Notes
b Notes
• Make sure that you finalize a recorded disc.
However, when you record movies with SD
(standard definition) image quality on a
DVD+RW disc, you can play the disc without
• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm
DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
• Make sure that a vertically installed device is
placed in a position such as that the disc can be
placed horizontally.
• If you have inserted a disc recorded in the
AVCHD format in a DVD device, there is a risk
that you can neither record nor play back the
disc correctly on your camcorder.
• Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze
for an instant between scenes. Some functions
may be disabled on some devices.
malfunction may occur.
• Make sure that the DVD drive of the computer
can play an 8 cm DVD.
• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm
DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
• The disc may not be played back, or the movies
may not be played smoothly on some
computers.
• You cannot copy movies directly to the hard
disk of your computer to play back or edit them
on your computer.
z Tips
• For details on operations and procedures, see the
“First Step Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM
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Playing a disc on other devices
(Continued)
Finding the right disc
- DISC SELECT GUIDE
Select the option that is right for you on the
screen, then you will be informed of the
appropriate disc for your purposes.
The volume label of the disc recorded
with SD (standard definition) image
quality
The date when the disc was first used is
recorded.
<e.g.>
1
On the
(HOME MENU), touch
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY).
When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on
January 1st 2007:
2007_01_01_06H00M_PM
Volume
label
2
3
Touch [DISC SELECT GUIDE].
z Tips
Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen.
• Images in discs recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality are stored in the
following folders:
When you answer all the questions, you
will be informed of the right disc for
you.
– DVD-RW (VR mode)
DVD_RTAV folder
– Other discs and modes
VIDEO_TS folder
When you insert the same type of disc
as that indicated in the results of the
guide, the disc is formatted with the
options you selected.
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Deleting all scenes on the disc
(Formatting)
Formatting the disc
2
3
Turn on your camcorder.
Insert the disc to be formatted
into your camcorder.
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.
4
On the
(HOME MENU), touch
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t
FORMAT].
[
If you format a finalized disc
Formatting deletes all images on a finalized
disc. One of the following icons,
or
, appears on the screen, but there is no
need to finalize the disc again before
playing the disc on an AVCHD format
compatible player.*
b Notes
• The screen message will be different if the disc
was formatted with SD (standard definition)
image quality at the previous formatting. Follow
the procedures on the screen.
When formatting a disc of the SD
(standard definition) image quality
• In the case of a DVD-RW (VIDEO
mode), the disc is unfinalized and it has to
be finalized again to enable the disc to be
played on another device.
5
Touch [YES].
To record with SD (standard definition)
image quality, touch [SD].
• In the case of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/
DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images
on a finalized disc. One of the following
icons,
or
, appears on the
screen, but there is no need to finalize the
disc again before playing the disc on other
devices.*
* To create a disc menu (DVD menu) on a
DVD+RW or DVD-RW with HD (high
definition) image quality, finalize the disc again
b Notes
• You cannot change the recording format of a
disc midway.
• For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the mains lead to
the wall socket.
6
Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen.
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59
Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting) (Continued)
The disc will be formatted in the
recording image quality and format you
selected.
2
3
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” to
be formatted into your
camcorder.
When the disc is formatted, you can
start recording on the disc.
On the
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t
FORMAT].
(HOME MENU), touch
To format a disc with SD (standard
definition) image quality
[
• Select the recording format, VIDEO mode
format DVD-RW during Easy Handycam
fixed to VIDEO.
• Select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or
[4:3], for DVD+RW.
4
5
Touch [YES] t [YES].
b Notes
• Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to
prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during formatting.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during formatting.
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
• When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is
required on each side. You can format each side
in the different recording format.
• In the case of DVD+RW with SD (standard
definition), you cannot change the movie aspect
ratio midway. Format the disc again to change
the aspect ratio.
• You cannot format a disc that has been
protected on other devices. Cancel the
protection with the original device, and then
format it.
b Notes
• Even the still images protected with another
device against accidental deletion are also
deleted.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
[Executing...] is on the screen:
– To operate the POWER switch or buttons
– To remove the “Memory Stick Duo”
Formatting the “Memory Stick
Duo”
Formatting deletes all images on a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
1
Turn on your camcorder.
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Recording additional scenes after finalizing
material on the disc without any
additional steps.
• To unfinalize DVD-RW (VIDEO mode),
You can record additional material on the
perform
(MANAGE DISC/
finalized DVD-RW/DVD+RW after the
following steps, if there is space to record
on the disc.
MEMORY) t [UNFINALIZE] on the
HOME MENU.
• If you have created a DVD menu (p. 55)
when finalizing the DVD+RW, a dialog
appears to confirm that you wish to record
additional scenes when you slide the
POWER switch and turn on the
(Movie) lamp.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the mains lead to
the wall socket.
b Notes
• Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent
your camcorder from running out of power
during the operation.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during the operation.
• A disc menu created during finalizing are
deleted.
• When you use a double-sided disc, perform this
operation on each side.
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to turn
on the
(Movie) lamp.
Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
A confirmation screen appears to
prompt you to confirm that you wish to
record additional scenes.
• You cannot record additional scenes on a
finalized DVD-R/DVD+R DL disc.
• You cannot record additional scenes on a
finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation.
To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation.
4
5
Touch [YES] t [YES].
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
For the discs recorded with SD
(standard definition) image quality
• When using finalized DVD-RW (VR
mode) discs, you can record additional
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Customizing Your Camcorder
What you can do with the
category of the HOME MENU
(SETTINGS)
You can change the recording functions and
the operating settings for your convenience.
3
Touch the desired setup item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/
Using the HOME MENU
V to change the page.
1
Turn on your camcorder, then
press
(HOME).
(HOME)
4
5
Touch the desired item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/
V to change the page.
(HOME)
(SETTINGS) category
Change the setting, then touch
.
2
Touch
(SETTINGS).
List of the (SETTINGS)
category items
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 64)
Items
Page
65
65
REC MODE
REC MODE
AE SHIFT*1
WB SHIFT*1
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
WIDE SELECT
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
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Items
Page
66
66
Items
Page
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
X.V.COLOR
LCD COLOR
VF B.LIGHT
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GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 74)
REMAINING
SUB-T DATE
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
DIAL SETTING*1
Items
Page
TV TYPE
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DISP OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 68)
Items
CLOCK SET*2
Page
Items
Page
65
65
66
66
IMAGE SIZE*2
AREA SET
SUMMERTIME
LANGUAGE SET*2
QUALITY
FILE NO.
AE SHIFT*1
WB SHIFT*1
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
STEADYSHOT *1
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
GENERAL SET (p. 75)
Items
Page
DEMO MODE
REC LAMP
CALIBRATION
A.SHUT OFF
REMOTE CTRL
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FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
DIAL SETTING *1
*1 HDR-UX7E
*2 You can set these items also during Easy
*3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam
operation.
VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 71)
Items
Page
DATA CODE
DISPLAY
SOUND/DISP SET*3 (p. 72)
Items
Page
VOLUME*2
BEEP*2
LCD BRIGHT
LCD BL LEVEL
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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
Records in high quality mode.
(SD 9M (HQ)).
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
B SD SP
Records in standard quality mode.
(SD 6M (SP)).
How to set
SD LP
Increases the recording time (Long Play).
The default settings are marked with B.
(SD 3M (LP))
b Notes
REC MODE
• If you record in the LP mode, the quality of
scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick
movements may appear with a block noise when
you play back the disc.
You can select a recording mode to record a
movie with HD (high definition) image
quality from 4 levels.
z Tips
HD HQ+
each recording mode.
Records in the highest quality mode.
(AVC HD 12M (HQ+))
HD HQ
AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7E)
Records in high quality mode.
Select [ON] to adjust the exposure using
(AVC HD 9M (HQ))
(dark)/
(bright).
and the
BHD SP
Records in standard quality mode.
(AVC HD 7M (SP))
setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is
anything other than the default setting.
z Tips
• Touch
backlight is bright, or touch
is black or the light is dim.
HD LP
if the subject is white or the
Increases the recording time (Long Play).
(AVC HD 5M (LP))
if the subject
• You can adjust the automatic exposure level to
brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to
[AUTO].
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
b Notes
• If you record in the LP mode, details in scenes
with quick movements may appear rough when
you play the disc back.
z Tips
each recording mode.
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b Notes
WB SHIFT (White
Balance Shift) (HDR-
UX7E)
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV
Select [ON] to adjust the white balance to
DIGITAL ZOOM
the desired setting using
/
.
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 10 × (the default setting) during
recording. Note that the image quality
decreases when you use the digital zoom.
and the setting value appear when [WB
SHIFT] is anything other than the default
setting.
z Tips
• When the white balance is set to a lower value,
images appear bluish, and when set to a higher
value, images appear reddish.
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone
appears when you select the zooming
level.
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
record, you can record clearer images by
setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the
default setting).
B OFF
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.
20 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is
performed digitally.
b Notes
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
80 × (HDR-UX3E/UX5E)
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 80 × zoom is
performed digitally.
• The maximum shooting distance using
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
WIDE SELECT
STEADYSHOT
When recording with SD (standard
definition) image quality, you can select the
aspect ratio according to the TV connected.
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with your TV.
You can compensate for camera shake (the
default setting is [ON]). Set
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when
using a tripod (optional), then the image
becomes natural.
B 16:9 WIDE
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9
(wide) TV screen.
4:3 (
)
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3
TV screen.
Continued ,
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MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)
B OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto Slow Shutter)
70
The shutter speed becomes 1/25 seconds
automatically when shooting in dark places
(the default setting is [ON]).
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
100
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
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
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
z Tips
b Notes
• IRE represents the screen brightness level.
• 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).
REMAINING
B AUTO
• 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.
Displays the remaining disc indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:
– when the disc is not formatted with HD (high
definition) image quality.
– while recording a movie.
– When your camcorder recognizes the
remaining disc capacity with the POWER
switch set to
(Movie).
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the indicator from off to on with
GUIDEFRAME
the POWER switch set to
(Movie).
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.
– When you select the movie recording
mode on the HOME MENU.
ON
Always displays the remaining disc
indicator.
z Tips
b Notes
• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
• When the remaining recordable time for movies
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the
screen.
ZEBRA
SUB-T DATE
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the
brightness. When you change the default
Select [ON] (the default setting) to display
the recording date and time when you play
back a disc on a device with a subtitle
display function. Also refer to the
setting,
is displayed. The zebra pattern
is not recorded.
instruction manual of the playback device.
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b Notes
DIAL SETTING (HDR-
UX7E)
• Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image
quality can be played on AVCHD format
You can select an item you want to set to
the camera control dial. For details, see
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.
You can prevent redeye by activating the
flash before recording.
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press
setting.
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduce redeye before the flash automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
r
(Forced redeye reduction): Always
uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-
flash.
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
b Notes
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
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PHOTO SETTINGS
(Items for recording still images)
Allows the maximum number of still
images to be recorded.
b Notes
• [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only during
recording standby.
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”
(MB) and the number of recordable
images
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
How to set
When the POWER switch is
(Still)
HDR-UX3E/UX5E
4.0M
3.0M
1.9M
VGA
2304 × 2304× 1600 × 640 ×
The default settings are marked with B.
1728
1296
1200
480
4.0M
3.0M
IMAGE SIZE
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
32
81
42
105
65
160
390
980
HDR-UX3E/UX5E
64
160
85
215
130
325
780
1970
B4.0M (
)
4.0M
Records still images clearly.
115
295
150
395
235
590
1400
3550
3.0M (
)
3.0M
235
600
310
800 1200
480
2850
7200
Records still images clearly in the 16:9
(wide) ratio.
480
640 980
5900
14500
1.9M (
)
1200 1600 2450
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
2GB
990 1300 2000
2500 3350 5000
12000
30000
VGA (0.3M) (
Allows the maximum number of still
images to be recorded.
)
4GB
1950 2600 3950
4900 6600 9500
23500
59000
HDR-UX7E
HDR-UX7E
6.1M
4.6M
3.1M
VGA
B6.1M (
)
6.1M
2848 × 2848× 2048 × 640 ×
Records still images clearly.
2136
1602
1536
480
6.1M
4.6M
3.1M
4.6M (
)
4.6M
64MB
21
53
28
70
40
100
390
980
Records still images clearly in the 16:9
(wide) ratio.
128MB
256MB
42
105
56
135
80
205
780
1970
3.1M (
)
3.1M
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
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190
100
250
140
370
1400
3550
VGA (0.3M) (
)
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HDR-UX7E
6.1M
4.6M
3.1M
VGA
2848 × 2848× 2048 × 640 ×
4.6M
2848 × 1602
3.4M
2136 × 1602
2136
6.1M
1602
4.6M
205
510
1536
3.1M
480
4.6M
3.4M
512MB
1GB
155
390
295
760
2850
7200
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
28
70
37
93
315
420
600
5900
14500
56
74
800 1050 1550
135
185
2GB
650 860 1200
1600 2150 3150
12000
30000
100
250
130
335
4GB
1250 1700 2400
3200 4250 6300
23500
59000
205
510
270
690
420
550
When the POWER switch is
(Movie)*
HDR-UX3E/UX5E
1050
1400
2GB
860
2150
1100
2850
2.3M
2016 × 1134
1.7M
4GB
1700
4250
2250
5700
1512 × 1134
1.7M
* The image size is fixed depending on the aspect
ratio of the image recorded:
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
56
135
72
175
– [
quality
– [
4.6M] with HD (high definition) image
110
280
145
355
4.6M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD
(standard definition) image quality
– [3.4M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD
(standard definition) image quality
200
500
260
640
410
1000
530
1300
b Notes
840
2100
1050
2650
• All numbers measured at the following setting:
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image
quality.
• All numbers measured when using a “Memory
Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The
number of recordable images varies depending
on the recording environment.
• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid
CMOS Sensor and image processing system
(new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows the
still image resolution equivalent to the sizes
described.
2GB
1700
4300
2200
5500
4GB
3400
8500
4400
10500
* The image size is fixed depending on the aspect
ratio of the image recorded:
– [
quality
2.3M] with HD (high definition) image
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
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PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued)
QUALITY
ZEBRA
BFINE (
)
See page 66.
Records still images at the fine image
quality level.
FLASH LEVEL
STANDARD (
)
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
REDEYE REDUC
FILE NO.
BSERIES
DIAL SETTING (HDR-
UX7E)
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if
the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with
another one.
RESET
Assigns file numbers individually for each
“Memory Stick Duo.”
AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7E)
WB SHIFT (White
Balance Shift) (HDR-
UX7E)
See page 65.
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
STEADYSHOT (HDR-
UX7E)
See page 65.
GUIDEFRAME
See page 66.
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VIEW IMAGES SET
(Items to customize the display)
CAMERA DATA
Movie
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
Still image
How to set
The default settings are marked with B.
DATA CODE
CSteadyShot off
DBrightness
EWhite balance
FGain
During playback, displays the information
(data code) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
B OFF
Data code is not displayed.
GShutter speed
HAperture value
IExposure
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time.
z Tips
•
appears for an image recorded using a flash.
CAMERA DATA (below)
Displays camera setting data.
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
DATE/TIME
• The indicator toggles through the following
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the
Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t
[CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication).
• Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--]
appear.
ADate
BTime
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VIEW IMAGES SET (Continued)
SOUND/DISP SET
(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)
DISPLAY
You can select the number of thumbnails
that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Thumbnail
BZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
6IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.
How to set
12IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
* You can operate with the zoom buttons on the
LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.
The default settings are marked with B.
VOLUME
Touch
/
to adjust the volume
BEEP
B ON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
OFF
Cancels the melody or shutter sound.
LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
1 Adjust the brightness with
/
.
2 Touch
.
z Tips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
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b Notes
LCD BL LEVEL
• 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.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
B NORMAL
Standard brightness.
z Tips
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
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.
• If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face
the screen outside and close the LCD panel to
the camcorder body, the setting becomes
[NORMAL] automatically.
z Tips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen
with
/
.
Low intensity
z Tips
High intensity
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
B NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
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OUTPUT SETTINGS
(Items for when connecting other devices)
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.
How to set
COMPONENT
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting
your camcorder to a TV with the
component input jack.
The default settings are marked with B.
576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV with the component input jack.
TV TYPE
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back the
image. The recorded images are played
back as following illustrations.
B 1080i/576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV that has the component input jack
and is capable of displaying the 1080i
signal.
B16:9
Select to view your images on a 16:9
(wide) TV.
Wide (16:9)
images
4:3 images
4:3
Select to view your images on a 4:3
standard TV.
Wide (16:9)
images
4:3 images
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CLOCK/ LANG
GENERAL SET
(Items to set clock and language)
(Other setup items)
Touch 1, then 2.
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V
to change the page.
How to set
How to set
The default settings are marked with B.
CLOCK SET
DEMO MODE
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
view the demonstration in about 10
AREA SET
minutes, after you slide the POWER switch
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock.
to
(Movie).
Set your local area using v/V when using
your camcorder overseas.
Refer to the world time difference on page
z Tips
• The demonstration will be suspended when:
– you press START/STOP or PHOTO
– you touch the screen during the
demonstration. (The demonstration starts
again after about 10 minutes.)
SUMMERTIME
– you slide the disc cover open switch.
– you remove or insert a “Memory Stick Duo.”
You can change this setting without
stopping the clock.
Set to [ON] to move the time forward
1 hour.
– you set the POWER switch to
(Still).
– you press
IMAGES).
(HOME)/
(VIEW
LANGUAGE SET
REC LAMP (Recording
lamp)
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
The camera recording lamp will not light up
during recording when you set this to
[OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].)
z Tips
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot
find your native tongue among the
options.
CALIBRATION
See page 109.
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75
GENERAL SET (Continued)
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut
off)
B5 min
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
socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].
REMOTE CTRL (Remote
control)
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
use the supplied Remote Commander
(p. 119).
z Tips
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
responding to a command sent by another VCR
remote control unit.
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Activating functions using the OPTION MENU
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.
3
Change the setting, then touch
.
When the item you want is not on the
screen
Using the OPTION MENU
Touch another tab. If you cannot find the
item anywhere, the function does not work
under the situation.
1
While using your camcorder,
touch
(OPTION) on the screen.
b Notes
• The tabs and items that appear on the screen
depend on the recording/playback status of your
camcorder at the time.
• Some items appear without a tab.
• You cannot use the OPTION MENU during
Easy Handycam operation.
(OPTION)
Tab
2
Touch the desired item.
If you cannot find the desired item,
touch another tab to change the page.
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Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued)
See
Recording items on the OPTION
MENU
Viewing items on the OPTION
MENU
Items
*
Page
Items
tab
*
Page
tab
-
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79
80
80
80
81
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82
82
a
a
FOCUS
DELETE
-
SPOT FOCUS
DELETE ALL
-
TELE MACRO
-
EXPOSURE
tab
DIVIDE
-
a
a
a
a
SPOT METER
a
-
AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7E)
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BAL.
ERASE
ERASE ALL
MOVE
-
a
-
WB SHIFT (HDR-UX7E)
COLOR SLOW SHTR
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
-- (A tab depends on the situation)
-
a
a
a
-
39
39
ADD
ADD ALL
tab
PRINT
-
-
-
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83
83
FADER
SLIDE SHOW
VOLUME
a
a
-
D.EFFECT
PICT.EFFECT
DATA CODE
SLIDE SHOW SET
ADD
a
a
tab
a
a
-
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34
REC MODE
REC MODE
MICREF LEVEL
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
ADD ALL
-- (No tab)
COPIES
a
a
-
a
a
a
a
DATE/TIME
SIZE
SELF-TIMER
TIMING
-
DISC MENU**
-
RECORD SOUND
* Items that are included in the HOME MENU
also.
**[DVD MENU] for SD (standard definition)
image quality
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Details on the OPTION MENU items
– When the focus is adjusted manually.
• You can also adjust the focus manually using
Items you can set only on the OPTION
MENU will be described below.
The default settings are marked with B.
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located at the center
of the screen.
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
2 Touch [END].
(focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen the focus.
appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
3 Touch
.
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t
in step 1.
b Notes
TELE MACRO
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]
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(
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to
adjust the zoom for recording. When you want
to record a subject at close range, move the
power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.
the T (telephoto) side automatically and
allows recording subjects at a close
distance, down to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.)
(HDR-UX3E/UX5E), or 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)
(HDR-UX7E).
• The focal distance information (the distance at
which the subject is focused on; to be referred
when it is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears
for a few seconds in the following cases. (It will
not be displayed correctly if you are using a
conversion lens (optional).)
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-
angle (W side).
– When the focus mode is switched from
automatic to manual.
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Details on the OPTION MENU items (Continued)
b Notes
appears.
2 Touch [END].
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 79)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
b Notes
EXPOSURE
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is too bright or too dark.
SCENE SELECTION
You can record images effectively in
various situations.
B AUTO
Select this to automatically record images
effectively without the [SCENE
SELECTION] function.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
TWILIGHT* (
)
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
/
.
3 Touch
.
Shoots night scenes at a distance without
losing the dark atmosphere of the
surroundings.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t
in step 1.
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TWILIGHT PORT.(
)
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
Shoots portraits with background using a
flash in still image recording mode.
SPOT METER (Flexible
spot meter)
CANDLE (
)
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong
contrast between the subject and the
background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage.
Shoots candlelit scenes, without spoiling
the atmosphere.
SUNRISE&SUNSET* (
)
Shoots sunrises or sunsets full of
atmosphere.
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
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b Notes
FIREWORKS* (
)
• If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE
BAL.] setting is canceled.
Fireworks are recorded in all their
splendor.
WHITE BAL. (White
balance)
LANDSCAPE*(
)
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
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.
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
PORTRAIT (
)
– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
Brings out the subject such as people or
flowers while creating a soft background.
INDOOR (n)
SPOTLIGHT**(
)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Indoors
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting
conditions change quickly
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color
lamps
Prevents people’s faces from appearing
excessively white when subjects are lit by
strong light.
BEACH**(
)
ONE PUSH (
)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot
the subject.
Shoots seaside or lake side; the blue of the
water will be recorded clearly.
SNOW**(
)
3 Touch [
].
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
Prevents people’s faces from appearing
dark in strong light or reflected light, such
as on a ski slope.
* Adjusted to focus only on objects farther away.
**Adjusted not to focus on objects a short distance
away.
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Details on the OPTION MENU items (Continued)
b Notes
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white
fluorescent lamps.
The image will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot
recording if you set [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep shooting a
white object while
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not
be set.
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if
is flashing quickly.
•
ON.
appears on the screen.
keeps
. set [WHITE BAL.]
flashing after touching
to [AUTO].
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE
SELECTION] is set to [AUTO].
To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF].
b Notes
• Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
z Tips
• For better color balance adjustment, select
[AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby
white object for about 10 seconds, if:
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness, which may result
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.
– you changed the battery pack when [AUTO]
was selected,
– you moved your camcorder to or from
outdoors after using it.
• You need to redo [ONE PUSH], if:
– you changed the [SCENE SELECTION]
settings.
– you moved your camcorder to or from
outdoors after using it.
FADER
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
COLOR SLOW SHTR
(Color Slow Shutter)
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during
fading in) or [REC] (during fading out)
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to
[ON], you can record an image brighter in
color even in dark places.
mode, then touch
.
2 Press START/STOP.
appears on the screen.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch
[OFF].
To cancel the fader before starting the
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.
If you press START/STOP, the setting is
canceled.
b Notes
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 79)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness, which may result
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.
STBY
REC
Fading out
Fading in
WHITE FADER
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BLACK FADER
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].
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
If you select [OLD MOVIE],
You can add an old movie effect to images.
appears.
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].
z Tips
• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on
PICT.EFFECT (Picture
effect)
You can add special effects to an image
during recording or playback.
appears.
B OFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.
SEPIA
Images appear in sepia.
B&W
Images appear in black and white.
PASTEL
Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.
MICREF LEVEL
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
Select [LOW] when you want to record
exciting and powerful sound in a concert
hall, etc.
B NORMAL
Records various surround sounds,
converting them into the certain level.
LOW (
)
Records surround sound faithfully. This
setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
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Using a Computer
What you can do with Windows computer
thumbnails. These thumbnails can be
enlarged and played in a slide show.
When you install the “Picture Motion
Browser” on a Windows computer from the
supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the
following operations.
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.
z Tips
computer.
x Copying a disc
t Video Disc Copier
You can copy all the images on a disc
taken with your camcorder.
About “First Step Guide”
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction
manual you can refer to on your computer.
This describes basic operations, from initial
hookup of your camcorder and computer
and making settings, to general operation
the first time you use the software “Picture
Motion Browser” stored on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
Referring to “Installing the “First Step
Guide”” (p. 86), start the “First Step
Guide”, then follow the instructions.
Main functions
x Playing a disc in AVCHD format
t Player for AVCHD
You can view movies with HD (high
definition) image quality recorded on a
disc using your camcorder by inserting the
disc into the DVD drive of your computer.
About the help function of the
software
The Help guide explains all the functions of
all the software applications. Refer to the
Help guide for further detailed operations
after reading the “First Step Guide”
thoroughly.
To display the Help guide, click the [?]
mark on the screen.
For the support information of Picture
Motion Browser, visit the following URL:
http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/
b Notes
• Even in a computer environment where the
operations are guaranteed, some frames may be
dropped from movies.
x Importing movies taken with your
camcorder
You can import the movies recorded with
HD (high definition) image quality as they
are.
System requirements
x Viewing movies imported to a
When using “Picture Motion Browser”
computer
You can manage movies and still images
by date and time of shooting, and select
movies or still images you want to view as
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP
Professional or Windows XP Media Center
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Edition
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured if the above OS
has been upgraded or in a multi-boot
environment.
Others: USB port (this must be provided
as standard)
b Notes
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz CPU or faster
(Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel
Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster, or Intel Core
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is recommended.)
For processing SD (standard definition)
image quality content only, an Intel
• 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.
However, imported images and images on discs
created subsequently will not be affected.
Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is necessary.
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This
product is based on DirectX technology. It
is necessary to have DirectX installed.)
.Net Framework 1.1 (installed with Picture
Motion Browser, depending on your
computer environment)
z Tips
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images
are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (optional), then insert it into the
Memory Stick slot on your computer to copy
still images to the computer.
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and
your computer is not compatible with it, connect
your camcorder with the USB cable instead of
using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.
Sound system: Direct Sound compatible
sound card
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is
recommended.)
For processing SD (standard definition)
image quality content only, 256 MB of
memory or more is necessary.
Hard disk:
Disc volume required for installation:
Approximately 800 MB (10 GB or more
may be necessary when creating AVCHD
format discs.)
Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video
card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High
Color (16 bit color)
Others: USB port (this must be provided
as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compatible) is recommended), DVD burner
(CD-ROM drive is necessary for
installation)
When playing still images recorded
on a “Memory Stick Duo” on a
computer
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP
Professional or Windows XP Media Center
Edition
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured if the above OS
has been upgraded.
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Installing the “First Step Guide” and software
Before connecting your camcorder
to the computer, you need to install the
4
5
Click [FirstStepGuide].
“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.
Select the desired language and
the model name of your
camcorder from the pull-down
menu.
z Tips
computer.
Installing the “First Step Guide”
1
Confirm that your camcorder is
not connected to the computer.
6
Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)].
Installation starts.
2
Turn on the computer.
When [Save is complete] appears, click
[OK] to finish the installation.
b Notes
• Log on as Administrators for installation.
• Close all applications running on the computer
before installing the software.
To install the First Step Guide in PDF
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the
disc drive of your computer.
To install the software “Adobe
Reader” to display the PDF file
The installation screen appears.
Installing the software
1
Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Installing
the “First Step Guide”” (p. 86).
If the screen does not appear
1 Click [Start], then click [My
Computer]. (For Windows 2000,
double-click [My Computer].)
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*
2
3
Click [Install].
Confirm the language for the
application to be installed, then
click [Next].
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
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Sonic UDF Reader - Software
required to recognize an AVCHD
format mode discs
4
Confirm the area and country/
region you live in, then click
[Next].
Windows Media Format 9 Series
Runtime (Windows 2000 only) -
Software required to create DVD video
discs
The software to be installed will be
configured according to your country/
region.
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 -
Software required to create AVCHD
format discs
5
6
Read [License Agreement], check
[I accept the terms of the license
agreement] if you agree, then
click [Next].
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c - Software
required for handling movies
8
After the computer restarts,
remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
Connect your camcorder to your
computer via a USB cable, then
click [Next] on the connection
confirmation screen.
The short-cut icons, such as [
]
(Picture Motion Browser), appear on the
desktop.
Even if a screen prompting you to
restart your computer appears, you do
not need to restart it at this time. Restart
your computer after completing the
installation.
z Tips
• See “First Step Guide” on disconnecting the
USB cable.
After you install the
software, a shortcut icon for
the customers registration
website is created on the
desktop.
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Follow the instructions on the
screen to install the software.
Restart the computer if required to
complete the installation.
• Once you register on the website, you
can get secure and useful customer
support.
The following installation screens may
be displayed, depending on your
operating environment. In this case,
follow the instructions on the screen to
install the software.
http://www.sony.net/registration/di/
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Viewing “First Step
Using a Macintosh
computer
Guide”
You can copy the still images from the
“Memory Stick Duo” to the Macintosh.
Install “First Step Guide” in the supplied
CD-ROM.
z Tips
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.
b Notes
• The supplied software “Picture Motion
Browser” does not operate on Mac OS.
• Refer to “First Step Guide” for the details on
connecting your camcorder to the computer and
copying the still images.
z Tips
• You can also start by selecting [Start],
[Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP),
[Sony Picture Utility], [First Step Guide], your
camcorder model name, then “First Step Guide”
in HTML.
• To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without
installing, copy the desired language folder from
the [FirstStepGuide] folder on the CD-ROM,
and then double-click [Index.html].
System requirements
To copy still images from a “Memory
Stick Duo”
OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/
v10.2/v10.3/v10.4).
Others: USB port (this must be provided
as standard)
following cases:
– When printing the desired topics of “First
Step Guide”
– When “First Step Guide” is not displayed
correctly due to the browser setting even in
recommended environment.
About “First Step Guide”
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction
manual you can refer to on your computer.
This describes basic operations, from initial
hookup of your camcorder and computer
and making setting.
– When the HTML version of “First Step
Guide” cannot be installed.
Referring to “Installing the “First Step
Guide””, start the “First Step Guide”, then
follow the instructions.
Installing “First Step Guide”
Copy “FirstStepGuide(PDF),” stored in the
desired language in the [FirstStepGuide]
folder, to your computer.
Viewing “First Step Guide”
Double-click “FirstStepGuide(PDF)”.
If a software to view PDF is not installed on
your computer, you can download Adobe
Reader from the following web page:
http://www.adobe.com/
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
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.
Buttons do not work.
you cannot use following buttons/
functions.
– BACK LIGHT (p. 34)
– Playback zoom (p. 39)
– Switching on/off the LCD backlight
(OPTION) does not appear on the
screen.
• During Easy Handycam operation, you
cannot use the OPTION MENU.
Menu settings have changed
automatically.
• During Easy Handycam operation, most of
the menu settings return to their defaults.
• During Easy Handycam operation, some
menu items are fixed as follows.
– Movie recording mode: [SP]
– Still image quality: [FINE]
– [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]
– Recording format of DVD-RW:
[VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition)
image quality)
• Following menu items return to the default
settings when you set the POWER switch
to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
– [FOCUS]
Overall operations/Easy
Handycam/Remote Commander
The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the
• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the
The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
– [SPOT FOCUS]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
– [SCENE SELECTION]
– [WHITE BAL.]
– [MICREF LEVEL]
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder
to be ready to shoot after the power is
turned on. This is not a malfunction.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
socket or remove the battery pack, then
reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the
functions still do not work, press the
pointed object. (If you press the RESET
button, all settings, including the clock
setting, are reset.)
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Even if you press EASY, menu
settings do not switch to their
defaults automatically.
The supplied Remote Commander
does not function.
• Following menu settings remain as they
were set even during Easy Handycam
operation.
– [FILE NO.]
– [VOLUME]
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with
the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/
• Remove any obstructions between the
Remote Commander and the remote
sensor.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong
light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote
Commander may not function properly.
– [TV TYPE]
– [
DISPLAY]
– [BEEP]
– [SUB-T DATE]
– [CLOCK SET]
– [AREA SET]
– [SUMMERTIME]
– [ LANGUAGE SET]
– [ IMAGE SIZE]
– [WIDE SELECT]
– [COMPONENT]
Another DVD device malfunctions
when you use the supplied Remote
Commander.
• Select a commander mode other than DVD
2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor
of your DVD device with black paper.
– [DEMO MODE]
– [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7E)
– [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in
[SMTH SLW REC]
– [X.V.COLOR]
Batteries/Power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
Your camcorder vibrates.
• When approximately 5 minutes have
elapsed while you do not operate your
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically
turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the
on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.
• Vibration occurs depending on the
condition of the disc. This is not a
malfunction.
A vibration is felt in your hand or a
faint sound is heard during
operation.
• This is not a malfunction.
The CHG (charge) lamp does not
light while the battery pack is being
charged.
A motor sound is heard in the
camcorder when the disc cover is
closed without a disc.
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
(p. 18).
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
• Connect the mains lead to the wall socket
properly.
• Your camcorder is trying to recognize the
disc. This is not a malfunction.
Your camcorder gets warm.
• This is because the power has been turned
on for a long time. This is not a
malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
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• There are some functions you cannot
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while
the battery pack is being charged.
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
socket and contact your Sony dealer. The
battery pack may be damaged.
The image in the viewfinder is not
clear.
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever
The image in the viewfinder has
disappeared.
The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
• No image is displayed in the viewfinder
• 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
Discs/“Memory Stick Duo”
• The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
The disc cannot be removed.
• Make sure the power source (battery pack
or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly
• The disc is damaged or is dirty with
fingerprints, etc. In this case, it may take up
to 10 minutes to remove the disc.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your
camcorder. Turn on your camcorder and
remove the disc after finalizing is
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
• The temperature of the environment is too
high or low. This is not a malfunction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack
LCD screen/viewfinder
The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel.
Images cannot be deleted.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• The maximum number of images that you
can delete on the index screen at one time
is 100.
• Images cannot be deleted depending on the
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote
The buttons on the touch panel do
not work correctly or do not work at
all.
Remaining disc space indicator is
not displayed.
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])
(p. 109).
• Set [
REMAINING] to [ON] to always
display the remaining disc space indicator
Menu items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the
current recording/playback situation.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
use a new disc.
– DVD+RW
– DVD-RW recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with
SD (standard definition) image quality
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• Moisture condensation has occurred with
the disc. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place
(p. 108).
The indicators of the disc type and
the recording format on the LCD
screen are grayed out.
• The disc may have been createdwith a
device other than your camcorder. You can
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
You cannot record a still image.
You cannot delete images, or format
the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• The playback screen is displayed. Set your
• 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.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” has run out of
space. Use a new “Memory Stick Duo” or
• You cannot record a still image together
with:
– [SMTH SLW REC]
– [FADER]
– [D.EFFECT]
The data file name is incorrect or
flashing.
• The file is broken.
– [PICT.EFFECT]
• Use the file format that is compatible with
• You cannot record a still image on a disc
on your camcorder.
Recording
The ACCESS lamp lights up even
when you stop recording.
Refer also to “Discs/“Memory Stick Duo””
(p. 91).
• Your camcorder is recording the scene you
have just shot on the disc.
Pressing START/STOP does not
record movies on the disc.
The recording angle looks different.
• The recording angle may look different
depending on the mode of your camcorder.
This is not a malfunction.
• The playback screen is displayed. Set your
• Your camcorder is recording the scene you
have just shot on the disc.
The flash does not work.
• The disc has run out of space. Use a new
disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/
• You cannot record with the flash with:
– Capturing still images while shooting a
movie
• When you are using one of the following
discs after finalizing it, make the disc to be
– The conversion lens (optional) attached
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• Even if auto flash or
(Auto redeye
– there is no disc in your camcorder.
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the
flash with:
– NightShot
The auto focus does not function.
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 79).
– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]
– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],
[SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS]
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],
[BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE
SELECTION]
• The recording conditions are not suitable
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
– [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 65).
• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to
compensate for excessive vibrations.
The actual recording time for movie
is less than the expected
approximate recording time of a
disc.
The BACK LIGHT function does not
function.
• Depending on an object, such as a fast
moving object, the time available for
• The BACK LIGHT function does not work
during Easy Handycam operation.
The subjects passing by the frame
very fast appear crooked.
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.
• Moisture condensation has occurred with
the disc. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it about 1 hour in a cool place
(p. 108).
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon.
This is not a malfunction. Because of the
way the image device (CMOS sensor)
reads out image signals, the subjects
passing by the frame rapidly might appear
crooked depending on the recording
conditions.
There is a time difference between
the point where you press START/
STOP and the point that the
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or
green appear on the screen.
• The spots appear when you are recording
with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR
SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction.
recorded movie starts/stops.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight
time difference between the point where
you press START/STOP and the actual
point that recording movie starts/stops.
This is not a malfunction.
The color of the image is not
correctly displayed.
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF
The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3)
cannot be changed.
The screen image is bright, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
• You cannot change the aspect ratio when:
– recording movies with HD (high
definition) image quality.
– recording movies on DVD+RW with SD
(standard definition) image quality.
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Playing back a disc on your
camcorder
The screen image is dark, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
You cannot play back a disc.
• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a
few seconds to turn on the backlight
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on your
camcorder and press
IMAGES).
(VIEW
• On the HOME MENU, touch
IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX].
• Insert a disc with the recording side facing
• The disc that was recorded, formatted, of
finalized on other devices may not be
played back on your camcorder.
(VIEW
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.
(HDR-UX3E/UX5E).
Still images stored on a “Memory
Stick Duo” cannot be played back.
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be
operated.
• Still images cannot be played back if you
have modified files or folders, or have
edited the data on a computer. (The file
name flashes in that case.) This is not a
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not
operate correctly.
• Still images recorded on other devices may
not be played back, or may be displayed in
wrong size. This is not a malfunction
(p. 106).
• [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot
or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT].
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].
“
” is indicated on an image in the
• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]
when:
– The LCD panel is closed on your
camcorder with the LCD screen facing
out.
VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Loading of the data may have failed. It may
be indicated correctly when you turn off
the power and then turn it on again, or
repeat removing and inserting the
– The power is supplied from the AC
Adaptor.
“Memory Stick Duo” a couple of times.
• This may appear on still images recorded
on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
No sound or only a quiet sound is
heard when playing back a disc.
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• Sound is not output when the LCD screen
is closed. Open the LCD screen.
• When you record sound with [MICREF
sound may be difficult to hear.
• In case of [SMTH SLW REC], you cannot
record sounds during shooting (about 3
seconds).
• The image may freeze for an instant
between scenes depending on the device
being used. This is not a malfunction.
• In case of DVD+R DL, the image may
freeze for an instant when the recording
layer changes. This is not a malfunction.
Playback does not move to the
previous scene when you press
..
Playing back a disc on other
devices
• If playback crosses 2 titles made
automatically by your camcorder when
. is pressed, playback may not move to
the previous scene. Select the desired scene
from the menu screen. Refer to the
instruction manual of the playback device
for further information.
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. 57).
• 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.
Editing movies on the disc
Unable to edit.
• You cannot edit the disc on your camcorder
• There are no images recorded on the disc.
• You cannot edit because of the condition of
the image.
The playback image is distorted.
• You cannot edit an image protected on
another device.
• You cannot copy or move the images
between a disc and a “Memory Stick Duo.”
“
” is indicated on an image in the
disc menu/DVD menu.
Scenes cannot be added in the
Playlist.
• Loading of the data may have failed when
the disc was finalized. For the following
discs, make the disc capable of additional
The disc menu/DVD menu may be
displayed correctly.
• The disc is full, or the added scenes exceed
• You cannot add still images in the Playlist.
A movie cannot be divided.
– DVD+RW
• A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
• A movie protected on another device
cannot be divided.
– DVD-RW recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with
SD (standard definition) image quality
A scene cannot be deleted.
Playback freezes for an instant
between the scenes.
• You are using a disc that forbids a scene to
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
• You cannot delete a scene during Easy
Handycam operation.
the requirements of the connected device
(p. 74).
• A scene protected on another device cannot
be deleted.
• When you are using the component video
cable, make sure the red and white plugs of
the A/V connecting cable are connected
(p. 41).
• Images are not output from the HDMI
OUT jack, if copyright protection signals
are recorded in the images.
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.
You cannot hear the sound.
• When you are using the component video
cable, make sure the red and white plugs of
the A/V connecting cable are connected
Unable to finalize.
• Battery is running out during finalizing.
Use the AC Adaptor.
• The disc has already been finalized. In the
case of following discs, follow the required
procedure to record additional material
• When you are using the S VIDEO plug,
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/
– DVD+RW
– DVD-RW recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality
The image appears distorted on the
4:3 TV.
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with
SD (standard definition) image quality
• This happens when viewing a image
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3
play back the image.
Unable to perform [UNFINALIZE].
• You cannot perform [UNFINALIZE] on
the following discs:
– DVD-R
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
– DVD+R DL
– DVD+RW recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality
– DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with SD
(standard definition) image quality
• This happens when viewing a image
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3
TV. This is not a malfunction.
Dubbing/Connecting to other
devices
You cannot edit or record additional
material on a disc using other
devices.
You cannot dub correctly.
• You cannot dub images using the HDMI
cable.
• You may not be able to edit a disc recorded
on your camcorder using other devices.
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected
properly. Make sure that the A/V
connecting cable is connected to the proper
jack, i.e. to the input jack of another device
for dubbing a image from your camcorder
(p. 50).
Viewing images on a TV
You cannot view the image or hear
the sound on the TV.
• When you are using the component video
cable, set [COMPONENT] according to
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Because of following
settings
Connecting to a computer
Cannot use
[SPOT FOCUS]
[SCENE SELECTION]
[FADER], [D.EFFECT]
When using the movies on a disc, a
computer does not recognize your
camcorder.
[SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[COLOR SLOW [FADER],
• 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.
SHTR]
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE
SELECTION]
[FADER]
[SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [D.EFFECT],
[CANDLE],
Cannot use the supplied software,
Picture Motion Browser, on the
Macintosh computer.
[FIREWORKS]
[D.EFFECT]
[SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [FADER]
• You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on
a Macintosh.
[OLD MOVIE]
[SCENESELECTION],
[PICT.EFFECT]
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously
[PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]
[STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC]
(HDR-UX3E/UX5E)
The following list shows examples of
unworkable combinations of functions and
menu items.
[TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION]
[AUTO SLW
SHUTTR]
[SMTH SLW REC],
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE
SELECTION],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
Because of following
Cannot use
settings
BACK LIGHT
[SPOT METER].
[FIREWORKS],
[MANUAL] in
[EXPOSURE]
[AE SHIFT]
[FIREWORKS],
[MANUAL] in
[EXPOSURE]
[SCENE
SELECTION]
NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [OLD
[WIDE SELECT] [OLD MOVIE]
MOVIE], [TELE
MACRO], [FADER]
[SPOT METER] NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[EXPOSURE]
NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[WHITE BAL.]
NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[ONE PUSH] in
[WHITE BAL.]
[SMTH SLW REC]
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
101-0001 (Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
Slow flashing
• The file is damaged.
• The file is unreadable.
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.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
discs)
Slow flashing
• No disc is inserted.*
• Less than 5 minutes remains for recording
movies.
C:04:00
• The disc cannot be read or written, because
the single-sided disc is inserted inside out.
Fast flashing
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.*
• A finalized disc is inserted into your
camcorder during recording standby.
• The disc is fully recorded.*
C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
C:04:ss
• The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM”
• The disc recorded in the different TV color
system from your camcorder is inserted
when
(Movie) is selected.*
• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to
the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely
Z (You need to remove the disc)*
C:13:ss
• The disc is faulty. Use a compatible disc
• The disc is dirty or has scratches on it.
Fast flashing
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.
• The disc is fully recorded.
• An error might have occurred with the disc
drive in your camcorder.
C:32:ss
• A finalized disc is inserted into your
• Symptoms that are not described above
have occurred. Remove and insert the disc,
then operate your camcorder again.
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.
E (Battery level warning)
Slow flashing
• Turn on your camcorder again.
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating, environment,
or battery conditions, E may flash, even if
there are approximately 20 minutes
remaining.
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss /
E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot service has
occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility. Inform
them of the 5-digit code, which starts from
“E.”
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• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.
(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.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-
shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder
steady with both hands and shoot the
image. However, note that the camera-
shake warning indicator does not
disappear.
Fast flashing*
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
(Warning indicator pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo”)
Examples of warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted
(p. 26).
x Disc
(Warning indicators pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*
Z Recording on disc disabled.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not formatted
• A malfunction has occurred with the disc
and the disc cannot be used.
Playback prohibited.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*
• You are trying to play back an
incompatible disc with your camcorder.
• You are trying to play back an image
recorded with a copyright protection
signal.
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is
- (Warning indicator pertaining
to the write-protect of the “Memory
Stick Duo”)*
Z Need to unfinalize disc.
• To record on the finalized DVD+RW/
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode in the case of SD
(standard definition) image quality),
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory
• Access to the “Memory Stick Duo” was
restricted on another device.
Z Disc error. Remove disc.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash)
• Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc,
because the disc is incompatible, has
scratches.
Fast flashing
• There is something wrong with the flash.
Z Disc error. Unsupported
format.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
• The disc recorded in the different format
code from your camcorder. Formatting the
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
disc may enable you to use the disc on your
camcorder (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only)
x Others
No further selection is possible.
x “Memory Stick Duo”
• You can select up to 100 images at one
time to:
– delete images
– edit the playlist
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.”
– print still images
Data protected.
• The disc has been protected with another
device.
This Memory Stick is not
formatted correctly.
Cannot divide.
• Check the format, then format the
“Memory Stick Duo” with your camcorder
• You cannot divided a movie that is
extremely short.
Memory Stick folders are full.
Recovering data
vibration.
Avoid any
• You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete
created folders using your camcorder.
delete them using your computer.
• Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was not
performed properly.
Cannot recover data on disc.
Cannot save still picture.
• Writing data to the disc has failed.
Attempts were made to recover the data,
but they were unsuccessful.
• When using the Dual Rec function, do not
remove the still image recording media
from the camcorder until disc recording is
finished and still image recording is
Please wait.
• This is displayed if the disc removal
process takes time. Turn on the camcorder
and leave it for about 10 minutes,
preventing vibration.
x PictBridge compliant printer
Not connected to PictBridge
compatible printer.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable and
reconnect it.
Cannot print. Check the printer.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable and
reconnect it.
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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.
Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the
playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-
system-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO
input jack.
Viewing images recorded with HD
(high definition) image quality
System
Used in
In countries/regions where 1080/50i is
supported, you can view the images with
the same HD (high definition) image
quality as that of the recorded images. You
need a PAL-system-based and 1080/50i
compatible TV (or monitor) with
component and AUDIO/VIDEO input
jacks. Both a component video cable and an
A/V connecting cable must be connected.
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL
Viewing images recorded with SD
(standard definition) image quality
To view images recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality, you need a PAL-
system-based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO
input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must
be connected.
PAL - M Brazil
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
NTSC
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
SECAM Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
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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
World time difference
Time-zone
Area setting
differences
Time-zone
differences
Area setting
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
+11:00
+12:00
–12:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Solomon Is.
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
+09:00
+09:30
+10:00
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Alaska
LosAngeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, Mexico City
NewYork, Bogota
Santiago
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore, Beijing
Seoul, Tokyo
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores, Cape Verde Is.
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
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Precautions and maintenance
About the Disc
symbol
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).
• Before shooting, be sure to remove dust
and fingerprints from the disc with a soft
cloth. Otherwise you may not be able to
record or play normally in some situations
using that disc.
• When you set the disc in your camcorder,
press firmly until it clicks. When the
message [C:13:ss] appears on the LCD
screen, open the disc cover and set the
disc again.
Place the
outwards.
Recording ismade on the rear side.
symbol facing
• Do not attach any adhesive material such
as a sticker on the surface of a disc. If you
do so, the disc may become unbalanced,
and this may cause a malfunction of the
disc or your camcorder.
• When using a double-sided disc, take care
not to smudge the surface with
fingerprints.
• When a double-sided disc is used in your
camcorder, recording/playback are
performed on that side only. You cannot
switch to record on or play back the other
side with the disc set to the camcorder.
When recording/playback of one side is
complete, remove the disc and turn it over
to access the other side.
Use of double-sided discs
• Perform the following operations on each
side of a double-sided disc:
– Finalizing (p. 53)
– Unfinalizing (p. 61)
– Formatting (p. 59)
Double-sided discs allow you to record
both sides of a disc.
x Recording on the A side
Placethediscinyourcamcorderwiththeside
with the
symbol at the center facing
outwards until it clicks.
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Precautions and maintenance (Continued)
compress video data, and the Dolby Digital
or Linear PCM system is used to compress
audio data.
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.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher efficiency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 format enables a high definition
(HD) video signal shot on a digital video
camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm
DVD discs.
Recording and playback on your
camcorder
Based on the AVCHD format, your
camcorder records with the HD (high
definition) image quality mentioned below.
Video signal:
AVCHD format 1440 × 1080/50i
Audio signal:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Recording media:
8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R,
DVD+R DL discs
• DVDs recorded in AVCHD format other than
the above mentioned cannot be played on your
camcorder. 8 cm DVD-RAM discs cannot be
recorded or played on your camcorder.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight
or leave it in a humid place.
• When you carry or store the disc, put it in
its case.
• When you want to write letters or marks,
etc. on a single-sided disc, write only on
the printed side using an oil-based marker
with a felt-tip, and do not touch the ink
until it dries. Do not heat the disc or use a
sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen.
Do not dry the surface by heating. You
cannot write, or mark, on double-sided
discs.
In addition to HD (high definition) image
quality, your camcorder is capable of
recording an SD (standard definition) signal
in the conventional DVD format.
About the AVCHD format
Your digital video camera recorder
*1: 1080i specification
incorporates both the AVCHD format and
the DVD format for the recording function.
A high definition specification which utilizes
1080 effective scanning lines and the interlace
system.
What is the AVCHD format?
*2: 720p specification
A high definition specification which utilizes 720
effective scanning lines and the progressive
system.
The AVCHD format is a high definition
digital video camera format used to record
an HD (high definition) signal of either the
1
1080i specification* or the 720p
2
specification* , using efficient data
compression coding technology. The
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to
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• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.
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.
On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
write-protect tab
You can prevent accidental erasure of
images when you slide the write-protect tab
on the “Memory Stick Duo” with a small
tapered object, to the write-protect position.
Notes on use
Damaged or lost image data will not be
compensated for, and may occur in the
following cases:
• If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the
power off on your camcorder, or remove the
battery pack for replacement while your
camcorder is reading or writing image files on
the “Memory Stick Duo” (while the access lamp
is lit or flashing).
Recording/
Types of “Memory Stick”
Playback
“Memory Stick”
(without MagicGate)
–
1
“Memory Stick Duo”*
a
(without MagicGate)
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
–
1
2
3
“Memory Stick Duo”*
a* *
(with MagicGate)
• If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near
magnets or magnetic fields.
3
“MagicGate Memory Stick
a*
1
Duo” *
It is recommended you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a
computer.
“Memory Stick PRO”
–
1
2
3
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *
a* *
*1 A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of
a standard “Memory Stick.”
x On handling a “Memory Stick”
Keep the following in mind when handling
a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick
Duo.”
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”
put it in its case.
*2 The types of “Memory Stick” that support high
speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer
varies depending on the device to be used.
3
*
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection
technology that records and transfers the
contents in an encrypted format. Note that data
that uses “MagicGate” technology cannot be
recorded or played on your camcorder.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is “.JPG.”
• File names of still images:
– 101- 0001: This file name appears on the
screen of your camcorder.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo.”
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on
the display of a computer.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media
out of the reach of small children. There is
danger that a child might swallow it.
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
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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.
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that
has been used with another device, format it
formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
x On a location for use
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick
Duo” in the following locations:
• You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
• Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer.
– When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
• Places under direct sunlight.
• Places with extremely high humidity or subject
to corrosive gases.
– When playing back image data recorded with
other devices.
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
After inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into
the Memory Stick Duo adaptor, you can use
it with a standard “Memory Stick”
compliant device.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory
Stick Duo adaptor.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Note that improper use may cause a
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs
have the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/
charger.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining
battery time and charging time appear.
The battery pack NP-FH70 supplied with
HDR-UX7E is compatible with
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
The maximum memory capacity of a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” that can be used
on your camcorder is 4 GB.
On image data compatibility
“ActiFORCE.” “ActiFORCE” is a new
generation power system. Battery capacity,
boost charge, and the speed and accuracy of
battery time remaining calculations have
been improved when compared with
current “InfoLITHIUM” P-series batteries.
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick
Duo” by your camcorder conform to the
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal
standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other devices (DCR-
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
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long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use
the remaining battery time indication as a rough
guide only.
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
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.
About storage of the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH100
(optional).
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, touch
(SETTINGS)
t [GENERAL SET] t [A.SHUT OFF] t
[NEVER] on the HOME MENU and leave your
camcorder in recording standby until the power
About battery life
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-FH100.
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on
your camcorder. The battery pack is also
consumed when your camcorder is in recording
standby or playback pause.
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the expected recording time, and make
trial recordings using a DVD-RW/DVD+RW
before making the actual recording.
About the x.v.Color
• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark
of Sony.
• xvYCC is an international standard for color
space in video. This standard can express a
wider color range than the currently used
broadcast standard.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
Handling your camcorder
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave
them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C
(140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They
may malfunction or become deformed.
About the remaining battery time
indicator
• When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a
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Precautions and maintenance (Continued)
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
– 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.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
– Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back discs or recording for about 3
minutes.
• Remove a disc from your camcorder.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the
surface of the disc, or on the pickup lens.
This may cause a malfunction to your
camcorder.
x If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour
without turning it on.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
x Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use
your camcorder in a humid place as
follows:
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into
a place warmed up by a heating device.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• You bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
• You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by
the plug and not the cord.
• Do not damage the mains lead such as by
placing anything heavy on it.
x How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a
cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it
tightly. Remove the bag when the air
temperature inside the plastic bag has
reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
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• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.
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.
On maintenance of the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
– Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands.
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. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
On the pickup lens
• Do not touch the lens inside the disc
cover. Keep the disc cover closed except
when inserting and removing the disc, to
keep dust out.
• When your camcorder does not work
because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it
with a blower (not supplied). Do not touch
the pickup lens directly during cleaning
because this may cause the camcorder to
malfunction.
x On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended that
you connect your camcorder to the wall
socket using the supplied AC Adaptor
during the operation.
1 Turn on your camcorder, then press
(HOME).
Pickup lens
2 Touch
SET] t [CALIBRATION].
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL
3 Touch “×” displayed on the screen with the
corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or the
like. The position of “×” changes.
About care and storage of the lens
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
b Notes
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD
screen.
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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.
System
Video compression format
AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG
(Still images)
Audio compression format
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Video signal
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when the POWER
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor or
while the battery pack is attached. The
rechargeable battery will be fully
PAL color, CCIR standards
1080/50i specification
Usable discs
8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/
DVD+R DL
Recording format
Movie
HD:
discharged in about 3 months if you do
not use your camcorder at all. Use your
camcorder after charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery.
AVCHD 1080/50i
SD:
DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO
mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR
mode)
DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video
DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO
However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation will not be affected as
long as you are not recording the date.
Still image
x Procedures
Exif Ver.2.2*1
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it
with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)
for more than 24 hours.
Recording time
DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R:
AVC HD 12M (HQ+): Approx. 15 min
AVC HD 9M (HQ): Approx. 20 min
AVC HD 7M (SP): Approx. 25 min
AVC HD 5M (LP): Approx. 32 min
SD 9M (HQ): Approx. 20 min
SD 6M (SP): Approx. 30 min
SD 3M (LP): Approx. 60 min
DVD+R DL:
AVC HD 12M (HQ+): Approx. 27 min
AVC HD 9M (HQ): Approx. 35 min
AVC HD 7M (SP): Approx. 45 min
AVC HD 5M (LP): Approx. 60 min
SD 9M (HQ): Approx. 35 min
SD 6M (SP): Approx. 55 min
SD 3M (LP): Approx. 110 min
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Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Focal length
F1.8 ~ 2.9
Image device (CMOS Sensor)
HDR-UX3E/UX5E:
HDR-UX3E/UX5E:
f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
CMOS: 5.9 mm (1/3 type)
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):
Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*
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):
2
3
For movies * : 41.3 ~ 485 mm (1 11/16
~ 19 1/8 in.) (16:9), 50.5 ~ 594 mm (2 ~
23 1/2 in.) (4:3)
For still images: 40.4 ~ 404 mm (1 5/8
~ 16 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~
14 5/8 in.) (4:3)
HDR-UX7E:
1 490 000 pixels
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
For movies: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/
4 in.) (16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm (1 15/16 ~
19 3/8 in.) (4:3)
For still images: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~
15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~
14 5/8 in.) (4:3)
Effective (still, 4:3):
1 990 000 pixels
HDR-UX7E:
CMOS: 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type)
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*
Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
1 710 000 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
2
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
Effective (still, 4:3):
3 040 000 pixels
2 1x (lux) (AUTO SLW SHUTTR ON,
Shutter speed 1/25 sec.)
Lens
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
1
* “Exif” is a file format for still images,
HDR-UX3E/UX5E:
10 × (Optical)
20 ×, 80 × (Digital)
established by the JEITA (Japan
ElectronicsandInformation Technology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder’s setting
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
HDR-UX7E:
10 × (Optical)
20 × (Digital)
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
information at the time of recording.
* The unique pixel array of Sony’s
2
ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image
processing system (new Enhanced
Imaging Processor) allows still image
resolution equivalent to the sizes
described.
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Specifications (Continued)
3
* The focal length figures are actual
figures resulting from wide angle pixel
readout.
General
Power requirements
DC 6.8V/7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDR-UX3E/UX5E:
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output
10-pin connector
HD: 4.7 W, SD: 4.0 W
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms)
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
HDR-UX7E:
HD: 5.2 W, SD: 4.5 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDR-UX3E/UX5E:
HD: 4.9 W, SD: 4.2 W
HDR-UX7E:
HD: 5.4 W, SD: 4.6 W
COMPONENT OUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω (ohms)
PB/PR, CB/CR: +/- 350 mV, 75 Ω
(ohms)
Operating temperature
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
HDMI OUT jack
Type A (19-pin)
HDR-UX3E/UX5E:
72 × 87 × 142 mm
Headphone jack (HDR-UX7E)
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)
USB jack
(2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
72 × 87 × 145 mm
(2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts, the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack
attached
mini-B
HDR-UX3E: Output only
MIC input jack (HDR-UX7E)
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)
REMOTE jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
HDR-UX7E:
72 × 87 × 142 mm
LCD screen
(2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
72 × 87 × 145 mm
Image
HDR-UX3E/UX5E:
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
(2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts, the NP-
FH70 rechargeable battery pack
attached
HDR-UX7E:
8.8 cm (3.5 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
211 200 (960 × 220)
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Mass (approx.)
HDR-UX3E/UX5E:
Capacity
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)
530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only
610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and a
disc
Dimensions (approx.)
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
80 g (2.9 oz)
HDR-UX7E:
Operating temperature
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type
590 g (1 lb 4 oz) main unit only
690 g (1 lb 8 oz) including the NP-
FH70 rechargeable battery pack and a
disc
Lithium ion
Supplied accessories
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.)
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B
Power requirements
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V*
95 g (3.4 oz)
Operating temperature
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 ×
3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the
projecting parts
Operating temperature
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Mass (approx.)
170 g (6 oz) excluding the mains lead
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FH60
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
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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
are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick,” “
Duo,” “
PRO Duo,” “
“MagicGate,” “
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
,” “Memory Stick
,” “Memory Stick
,”
,”
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND /
OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC
VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R
DL logo are trademarks.
• “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of
Dolby Laboratories.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are
trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S.
and other countries.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark
of Intel Corporation.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”
software are provided in your camcorder. We
provide this software based on license agreements
with their owners of copyright. Based on requests
by the owners of copyright of these software
applications, we have an obligation to inform you
of the following. Please read the following
sections.
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”
software.
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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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. When
downloading the source code, select HDR-UX1/
HDR-SR1 as the model for your camcorder.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us about the
contents of source code.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is
not installed on your computer, you can download
it from the Adobe Systems web page:
http://www.adobe.com/
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QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
external flash to prevent charging noise
being recorded.
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)
and the built-in flash at the same time.
B
C
(flash) button (33)
• When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, it takes precedence over the
D REMOTE jack
Connect other optional accessories.
E
(USB) jack (51)
HDR-UX3E: Output only
J
(Movie)/
(Still) mode lamps
(21)
H Active Interface Shoe
The Active Interface Shoe supplies
power to optional accessories such as a
video light, a flash, or a microphone.
The accessory can be turned on or off as
you operate the POWER switch on your
camcorder. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your
M Hooks for a shoulder belt
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
accessory for details.
The Active Interface Shoe has a safety
device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press
down and push it to the end, and then
tighten the screw. To remove an
accessory, loosen the screw, and then
press down and pull out the accessory.
• When you are recording movies with an
external flash (optional) connected to the
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the
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When an external microphone
(optional) is connected, it takes
precedence over the internal
HDR-UX3E/UX5E
J i (headphones) jack (HDR-UX7E)
K Speaker
Playback sounds come out from the
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,
A
(VIEW IMAGES) button (37)
P “Memory Stick Duo” slot/access lamp
D RESET button
Initializes all the settings, including the
setting of the date and time.
H
I MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (HDR-
UX7E)
Continued ,
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
A Disc cover OPEN switch/ACCESS
M Remote sensor
lamp (24)
Point the Remote Commander (p. 119)
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
An Active Interface Shoe compatible
microphone (optional) will take
precedence when connected.
Lights up in red during recording.
Flashes when remaining disc space or
battery power is low.
L Tripod receptacle
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm
(7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using
a tripod screw.
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button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press
ENTER to enter.
Remote Commander
b Notes
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
Insulation sheet
• PointtheRemoteCommandertowardstheremote
• 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.
• You cannot select some buttons on the LCD
screen using b / B / v / V.
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Commander until it clicks.
Displays the date and time or camera setting
dataoftherecordedimageswhenyoupressthis
during playback.
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
H Transmitter
Tab
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you
press this during playback.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may
not function properly. In this case, replace the
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons
When you press any button on the VISUAL
INDEX screen or Playlist, the orange frame
appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
M Appears while a still image is being
Recording movies
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 movies
D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
E Counter (hour/minute/second)
Recording mode (VIDEO/VR) appears
for DVD-RW discs recorded in the SD
(standard definition) image quality only.
recording mode (HQ+/HQ/SP/LP) (64)
B Return button
D Playback mode
E Counter (hour/minute/second)
Recording still images
J Scene number
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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
L Current still image number /Total
Bottom
Upper left
Indicator
Center
number of recorded still images
M Data file name
P Playback folder
Meaning
5.1ch surround recording/
playback (32)
Self-timer recording (83)
Flash light (33)
MICREF LEVEL low
(83)
WIDE SELECT (65)
Upper right
Indicator
Meaning
LCD backlight off (23)
Center
Indicator
Meaning
Slide show set (39)
NightShot (34)
Super NightShot (82)
Color Slow Shutter (82)
PictBridge connecting
(51)
EZ
Warning (98)
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)
Bottom
Indicator
Meaning
Manual focus (79)
9
SCENE SELECTION
(80)
Backlight (34)
.
n
White balance (81)
SteadyShot off (65)
AE SHIFT (64) (HDR-
UX7E)
UX7E)
Tele macro (79)
Zebra (66)
X.V.COLOR (66)
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.” They are not displayed while
recording. However, you can check them as
You can view the recording date and time
on another device, etc. ([SUB-T DATE],
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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.
x VIDEO mode
x AVCHD format
A high definition digital video camera format
used to record an HD (high definition) signal
using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.
One of the recording formats you can select when
using a DVD-RW with SD (standard definition)
image quality. VIDEO mode provides excellent
compatibility with other DVD devices.
x Dolby Digital
x VISUAL INDEX
An audio encoding (compression) system
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.
This function displays images of movies and still
images you have recorded so that you can select
those scenes you want to play back.
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
x VR mode
Sound compression technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio
efficiently while preserving high sound quality. It
enables recording of 5.1ch surround sound while
using disc space more efficiently. Discs created
by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator can be played back
on a device compatible with the disc created on
your camcorder.
One of the recording formats you can select when
using a DVD-RW with SD (standard definition)
image quality. VR mode enables editing (deleting
or sequence rearrangement) with your camcorder
Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on a VR
mode compatible DVD device.
x DVD format
A format used to record an SD (standard
definition) signal on 8cm DVD discs.
x MPEG
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,
the group of standards for the coding (image
compression) of video (movie) and audio. There
are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your
camcorder records movies with SD (standard
definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.
x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
The latest image coding format standardized
jointly by two international standardization
organizations, the ISO-IEC and the ITU-T, in
2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG2
format, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than twice
the efficiency. Your camcorder employs MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 to encode high definition movies.
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Number of recordable
Movie
I
Q
“InfoLITHIUM” battery
N
R
Number of recordable
J
O
L
Operation confirmation beep
LAST SCENE DEL (Last
REMOTE CTRL (Remote
Original
S
P
SMTH SLW REC (Smooth
M
MANAGE DISC/MEMORY
Playlist
Continued ,
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Index (Continued)
W
WB SHIFT (White Balance
T
X
Z
U
V
VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder
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Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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