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Enjoying your
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camcorder
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 29
Shooting 40
Operating Guide
Playback 48
Editing 58
HDR-UX1
Dubbing/printing 65
Utilizing recording media 69
Customizing your
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camcorder
Using a Computer 100
Troubleshooting 107
Additional
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Information
Quick
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Additional information on this product and answers
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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety Cleaning instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the wall outlet before the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened Carefully observe all warnings, precautions with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instruc
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any service or repairs to the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for set, ask the service technician to perform routine long periods of time, unplug it from the wall safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. to determine that the set is in safe operating This will prevent damage to the set due to
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this Owner’s Record manual thoroughly, and retain it for future The model and serial numbers are located on the reference. bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever CAUTION you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or Model No. HDR-UX1 adjustments or perfo
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Note Notes on use This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital Your camcorder is supplied with two device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. kinds of operations guides. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a – “Operating Guide” (This manual) residential installation. This equipment generates, – “First Step Guide” for using your uses, an
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Types of “Memory Stick” you can use Using the camcorder in your camcorder � Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.” You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 132). “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your Viewfinder LCD screen camcorder.) “Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) Battery � The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Maintenance and precautions” (p. 135). � To preven
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage About menu items, LCD panel, media, etc. viewfinder, and lens � TV color systems differ depending on the � A menu item that is grayed out is not countries/regions. To view your available under the current recording or recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC playback conditions. system-based TV. � The LCD screen and the viewfinder are � Television programs, films, video tapes, manufactured using
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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
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Read This First (supplied) Table of Contents Provides features and information about the camcorder you should know before using it. Read this before operating your camcorder ............................................. 5 Subject examples and solutions ............................................................ 14 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow ........................................................................................ 16 Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) image
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Playback Viewing the images ................................................................................48 Using PB zoom Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) Playing the image on a TV .....................................................................52 Editing (OTHERS) category .........................................................................58 Deleting images ......................................................................................58 Dividing the im
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Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ......................................................................... 80 Using the HOME MENU List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS ................................................................................ 82 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS ............................................................................... 85 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ....................................................................................107 Warning indicators and messages .......................................................122 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................127 About the Disc ......................................................................................129 About the AVCHD format ............................................
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Subject examples and solutions Shooting Checking your golf swing BSmooth slow recording.............46 Flowers in close-up BSoft portrait...............................95 BFocus ........................................94 BTelemacro .................................94 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen BFocus ........................................94 BSpot focus.................................94 Focusing more distant objects BLandscape.................................96 BFocus
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A child on the stage under a spot light BSpotlight ................................... 95 Fireworks with all its splendor BSunset&Moon........................... 95 BFocus ........................................ 94 A sleeping child under dim light BNightShot.................................. 45 BColor Slow Shutter.................... 96 Playback Viewing on the TV screen ..................................52 Playing the disc on another device ..................................74 Editing, others D
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Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow B Unpack the camcorder and the supplied accessories. Read the supplied “Read This First” before you use your camcorder. B Prepare the right disc (p. 20). You can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (page 75) displayed on the screen to select the right disc. � You will find a chart to help you select a disc in the supplied “Read This First.” B Initialize the disc (p. 37). When you format the disc, you can select the recording image quality, HD (high definit
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Enjoying your camcorder Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality B You can view the movies with the HD (high definition) image quality (p. 52). b Notes � Images recorded with the SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips � If your TV is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be displayed with SD (standard definition) image quality. � You can consult the [TV CONN
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Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both AVCHD and DVD recording formats. The recording format depends on the image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Select the image quality when you use a new disc on your camcorder (p. 37). b Notes � You cannot change the image quality of a disc midway. � The images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. � Your camcorder
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Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on one side of a disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode AVC HD 12M (HQ+) 15 (14) 27 (26) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high 20 (14) 35 (26) quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) 25 (18) 45 (34) (standard quality) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long 32 (26) 60 (50) play) SD (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD format Approxim
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Selecting the right disc You can use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in diameter with your camcorder. What you can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you selected. B Selecting the right disc for your purposes The following reference materials are available. � “Select the right disc” in the supplied “Read This First.” � [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 75). � Disc characteristics exp
