Page 1 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-UX1 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-696-728-11(1) Enjoying your camcorder Getting Started Shooting 40 Playback 48 Editing...
Page 2 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.
Page 3: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.
Page 4: Replacement Parts
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Page 5: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HDR-UX1 Serial No.
Page 6: Notes On Use
– 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 20 for details. For reliability durability of recording / playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam.
Page 7 Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.” You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with (p. 132). “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) “Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) •...
Page 8 Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) 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...
Page 9 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.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 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) images ... 18 Selecting the right disc ... 20 “...
Page 11 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 image ...60 Creating the Playlist ...61 Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category ...65 Dubbing a disc ...65 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders ...66...
Page 12 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the the HOME MENU ... 80 Using the HOME MENU List of the MOVIE SETTINGS ... 82 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS ... 85 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET... 88 (Items to customize the sound volume and display) SOUND/DISP SET ...
Page 13 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...107 Warning indicators and messages ...122 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...127 About the Disc ...129 About the AVCHD format ...131 About the “Memory Stick” ...132 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...134 Maintenance and precautions ...135 Specifications ...138 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...142 Indicators displayed during recording/playback ...147...
Page 14: Subject Examples And Solutions
Subject examples and solutions Shooting Checking your golf swing B Smooth slow recording...46 Flowers in close-up B Soft portrait... 95 B Focus ... 94 B Telemacro ...94 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B Focus ... 94 B Spot focus...94 Focusing more distant objects B Landscape ...96...
Page 15 A child on the stage under a spot light B Spotlight ... 95 Fireworks with all its splendor B Sunset&Moon... 95 B Focus ... 94 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot... 45 B Color Slow Shutter... 96 Playback Viewing on the TV screen Playing the disc on another device Editing, others...
Page 16: Enjoying Your Camcorder
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. •...
Page 17: Image Quality
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.
Page 18: Experience The Beauty Of Hd (High Definition) Images
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 •...
Page 19: Recording Time
Recording time Expected recordable time on one side of a disc HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format Recording mode AVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play) SD (standard definition) image quality DVD format...
Page 20: Selecting The Right Disc
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.
Page 21 SD (standard definition) image quality What you can do on your camcorder using this type of disc (Disc symbols) Recording movies at an aspect ratio of 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 on a disc (38) Deleting images on your camcorder (58) Editing images on your camcorder (60) Finalizing required to play on other...
Page 22: Home" And " Option
Enjoying your camcorder “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for all operations with your camcorder When you want to customize your camcorder, open the “HOME MENU.” This menu is the gateway to all the functions of your camcorder.
Page 23 “ OPTION MENU” enables you to access functions directly Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 28 for further details. I want be sure which still image I am deleting.
Page 24 x Notes on the menu operation Place your fingers on the rear side of the LCD panel (touch panel) to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen with your thumb. Perform the same actions as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD panel.
Page 25 Touch the (OTHERS) category. Touch [EDIT]. Touch [ DELETE]. Touch [ DELETE]. Touch the image you want to delete. Touch t [YES] t...
Page 26 When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. HELP Touch The bottom of the turns orange. Touch the item you want to know the content. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen.
Page 27 Categories and items of the HOME MENU Category CAMERA VIEW IMAGES OTHERS SELECT DEVICES MANAGE DISC/MEMORY SETTINGS Item MOVIE (p. 41) PHOTO (p. 42) SMTH SLW REC (p. 46) VISUAL INDEX (p. 50) PLAYLIST (p. 61) EDIT (p. 58) PLAYLIST EDIT (p. 61) PRINT (p.
Page 28 Using the OPTION MENU Deleting a still image during viewing is explained as an example. While viewing the still image you want to delete, touch on the screen. (OPTION) OPTION MENU Touch Touch [DELETE] t [YES] t (OPTION) Items on the OPTION MENU See pages 93 and 99.
Page 29: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 30) Power cord (1) (p. 30) Component video cable (1) (p.
Page 30: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack
Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 134) after attaching it to your camcorder. DC IN jack DC plug Jack cover Power cord To the wall outlet Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
Page 31 z Tips • If you attach the battery pack or connect the AC Adaptor when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), your camcorder turns on, then off again, after a few seconds. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack.
Page 32: Playing Time
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Continuous Battery pack recording time NP-QM91D SD (standard definition) image quality Continuous Battery pack recording time NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D NP-QM91D * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.
Page 33: Step 3: Turning The Power On
On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Page 34: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder
Step 3: Turning the power on (Continued) To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). b Notes • 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.
Page 35: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time
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. •...
Page 36 Step 5: Setting the date and time (Continued) Display [CLOCK/ V, then touch it. Touch [CLOCK SET]. Select the desired geographical area with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. Set [Y] (year) with v/V. Select [M] with b/B, then set the month.
Page 37: Step 6: Inserting A Disc Or A "Memory Stick Duo
Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” Disc A new 8 cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD+R DL is required for recording (p. 20). b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a soft cloth (p.130). POWER switch ACCESS lamp (Disc) Check that the power of your...
Page 38 Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) Skip to step 6 when you use a DVD-R/ DVD+R DL. When you use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to record with SD (standard definition) image quality.
Page 39: Memory Stick Duo
again to record new images, see “Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting)” on page 76. • You can check the right disc using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU (page 75). “Memory Stick Duo” You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with (p.
Page 40: Shooting
Shooting Recording the images START/STOP B POWER switch START/STOP A Fastening the grip belt (HOME) D (HOME) C b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp (page 37, 39) is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the disc or “Memory Stick Duo.”...
Page 41 Recording movies Movies are recorded on the disc. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up (Movie) lamp. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position.
Page 42: Recording Still Images
Recording the images (Continued) Recording still images Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up (Still) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B. Beep A shutter sound is heard.
Page 43: Zooming
Shooting Recording the images Zooming You can magnify images from about 1.1 to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.
Page 44: Using The Flash
Recording the images (Continued) the disc on the device that supports 5.1ch surround sound. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your wireless microphone. Optional wireless microphone is not available in all countries/regions. Using the flash Flash Flash charge lamp Press (flash) repeatedly to select an...
Page 45: Recording In Dark Places (Nightshot)
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). • You can record still images during recording standby in the same way as when the POWER switch is set to (Still).
Page 46: Recording The Fast Action In Slow-Motion (Smth Slw Rec)
Recording the images (Continued) Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing.
Page 47 – [AE SHIFT] (p. 82) – [WB SHIFT] (p. 82) To assign the menu items to the camera control ring 1 Press and hold MANUAL for a few seconds. The [RING SETTING] screen appears. 2 Rotate the camera control ring and select the item to be assigned.
Page 48: Viewing The Images
Playback Viewing the images Lens cover Closes in accordance with (VIEW IMAGES). (HOME) D (VIEW IMAGES) B Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B). 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...
Page 49: Playing Movies
Playing movies On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the played back. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the scene/previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen) To play back movies slowly Touch during pause. To adjust the sound volume (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with Touch...
Page 50 Viewing the images (Continued) Viewing still images On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the be played back. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen To switch to the playback mode using the (HOME) C (or D) when the power of the camcorder is on. 1 Press 2 Touch the (VIEW IMAGES) category on the HOME MENU.
Page 51: Using Pb Zoom
Playback Using PB zoom You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. 1 Play back the still images you want to magnify.
Page 52: Playing The Image On A Tv
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. 30). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
Page 53 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. Input jacks on the TV Type Camcorder...
Page 54 Playing the image on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. • 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. •...
Page 55 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. Input jacks on the TV t (p.
Page 56 Playing the image on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Component video cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) b Notes • 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.
Page 57 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.
Page 58: Editing
Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit the images on a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo.” (OTHERS) category Item list EDIT You can edit the images on a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 58, 59). PLAYLIST EDIT You can create and edit a Playlist (p.
Page 59 Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch t [YES] t To delete all movies on the disc at one time In step 4, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t b Notes •...
Page 60: Dividing The Image
Deleting images (Continued) To delete all still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” In step 4, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t b Notes • You cannot restore still images once they are deleted. • You cannot delete still images when a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 61: Creating The Playlist
b Notes • Molvies 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.
Page 62 Creating the Playlist (Continued) Touch t [YES] t To add all the movies on the disc in the Playlist In step 3, touch [ ADD ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist.
Page 63 To erase all the scenes from the Playlist In step 3, touch [ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t z Tips • The original scenes are not changed even if you erase the scenes from the Playlist. Changing the order within the Playlist Turn on your camcorder, then press...
Page 64 Creating the Playlist (Continued) Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as you press t [YES] t Touch b Notes • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing...
Page 65: Dubbing/Printing
Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category This category enables you to utilize your camcorder connected to other devices. (SELECT DEVICES) category Item list COMPUTER Your camcorder can be connected to your computer (p. 100). TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV to view images on the TV (p.
Page 66: Dubbing To Vcr Or Dvd/Hdd Recorders
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.
Page 67: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)
Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. Turn on your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES). Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 90). Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
Page 68 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) Printing Touch the still image to be printed. The selected image is marked with Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.
Page 69: Utilizing Recording Media
Utilizing recording media (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category This category enables you to use a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can enable discs to be played on other devices by finalizing them (p. 70). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for your purpose (p.
Page 70: Making The Disc Compatible With Playback On Other Devices Or Dvd Drives (Finalizing)
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVD drives of computers. During finalizing, you can select the disc menu type to view disc contents (p. 72). b Notes •...
Page 71 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.72) To add recordings to a finalized disc (p. 78) Recordings cannot be added.
Page 72 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p.72) Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from a minute to a maximum of several hours to finalize a disc.
Page 73 When [Completed.] appears, touch 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 (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off.
Page 74: Playing A Disc On Other Devices
Playing a disc on other devices The kind of device you can play a disc on depends on the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) selected when the disc was recorded. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your device.
Page 75: Finding The Right Disc - Disc Select Guide
b Notes • The disc may not be played back, or the movies may not be played smoothly on some computers. • You cannot play back or edit movies that have been copied from the disc to the hard disk of your computer directly.
Page 76: Deleting All Scenes On The Disc (Formatting)
Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting) Formatting the disc Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formatting it. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted.
Page 77 When the disc is formatted, you can start recording on the disc. To format a disc with SD (standard definition) image quality • Select the recording format, VIDEO mode or VR mode, for DVD-RW (p. 21). • Select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], for DVD+RW.
Page 78: Recording Additional Scenes After Finalizing (Unfinalize)
Recording additional scenes after finalizing (Unfinalize) You can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs after the following steps, if there is space to record on the disc. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.
Page 79: Checking The Disc Information
Checking the disc information Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [DISC INFO]. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. Following information is displayed. • Media type • Recording format •...
Page 80: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the category of the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. Using the HOME MENU Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) (HOME) (SETTINGS) category Touch (SETTINGS).
Page 81: List Of The (Settings) Category Items
List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 82) Items HD REC MODE SD REC MODE AE SHIFT WB SHIFT NS LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT EXP.FOCUS GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA REMAINING SUB-T DATE RING SETTING PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 85) Items IMAGE SIZE QUALITY...
Page 82: Movie Settings
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 80 (OPTION MENU) t page 92 The default settings are marked with B. HD REC MODE You can select a recording mode to record a movie with HD (high definition) image...
Page 83: 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. •...
Page 84: Sub-T Date
MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) b Notes • You cannot activate this function during recording. • The function is released if you use the zoom function. GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
Page 85: (Items For Recording Movies) Photo Settings
AE SHIFT Assigns [AE SHIFT] (p. 82) to the camera control ring. WB SHIFT Assigns [WB SHIFT] (p. 82) to the camera control ring. z Tips • You can make this setting also by keeping MANUAL pressed. • See page 46 on further details on the camera control ring.
Page 86 Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. 1400 Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. 3550 • All numbers measured when using a “Memory 2850 Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The 1100 7200 number of recordable images varies depending 5900 on the recording environment. 2250...
Page 87: Flash Level
QUALITY B FINE ( Records still images at the fine image quality level. STANDARD ( Records still images at the standard image quality level. FILE NO. B SERIES Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with another one.
Page 88: (Items For Recording Still Images)
VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the sound volume and display) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 80 (OPTION MENU) t page 92 The default settings are marked with B.
Page 89: Sound/Disp Set
SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust beep and the screen) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 80 (OPTION MENU) t page 92 The default settings are marked with B.
Page 90: (Items To Adjust Beep And The Screen) Output Settings
OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connecting other devices) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 80 (OPTION MENU) t page 92 The default settings are marked with B. TV TYPE You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back the...
Page 91: (Items For When Connecting Other Devices)
CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 80 (OPTION MENU) t page 92 CLOCK SET See page 35.
Page 92: Activating Functions Using The Option Menu
GENERAL SET (Continued) A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B 5 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. • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].
Page 93: Recording Items On The Option Menu
Change the setting, then touch When the item you want is not on the screen Touch another tab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation. Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 92 for setting operation. Items FOCUS SPOT FOCUS...
Page 94 Recording items on the OPTION MENU (Continued) Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 80 (OPTION MENU) t page 92 The default settings are marked with B. FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually.
Page 95: Spot Meter
EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of an image manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room. 1 Touch [MANUAL].
Page 96: Slow Shutter
Recording items on the OPTION MENU (Continued) Select this to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets, general night views or fireworks. LANDSCAPE**( Select this to shoot 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.
Page 97 • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image. SUPER NS (Super NightShot) The image will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot recording if you set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p.
Page 98 Recording items on the OPTION MENU (Continued) PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to an image during recording or playback. 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.
Page 99: Viewing Items On The Option Menu
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU See page 92 for setting operation. Items DELETE DELETE ALL DIVIDE ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE -- (A tab depends on the situation) ADD ALL PRINT SLIDE SHOW VOLUME DATA CODE SLIDE SHOW SET ADD ALL -- (No tab) COPIES DATE/TIME...
Page 100: Using A Computer
Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. z Tips • See page 105 when you use a Macintosh computer.
Page 101 has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz CPU or faster (Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster is recommended.) For processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only, an Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is necessary. Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology.
Page 102: Installing The "First Step Guide" And Software
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software You need to install the “First Step Guide” and software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS.
Page 103 Installing the software Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Installing the “First Step Guide”” (p. 102). Click [Install]. Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. Click [Next]. Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next].
Page 104 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software (Continued) One of the following installation screens appears, depending on the computer environment. Check the screen and follow the instructions displayed to install the required software. x Sonic UDF Reader Software required to recognize an AVCHD format disc x Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only)
Page 105: Viewing "First Step Guide
Guide (HTML)] icon on the desktop. • You can also start by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Sony Picture Utility], [First Step Guide], [HDR-UX1], then [HDR-UX1 First Step Guide.html]. • To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without...
Page 106 Using a Macintosh computer (Continued) Viewing “First Step Guide” Double-click “FirstStepGuide(pdf)”. 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/...
Page 107: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
Page 108 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 30). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
Page 109 LCD screen/viewfinder An unknown image appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 91). Touch the LCD screen to cancel [DEMO MODE]. An unknown indicator appears on the screen. • A warning indicator or message appears on the screen (p. 122). The image remains on the LCD screen.
Page 110: Memory Stick Duo
Troubleshooting (Continued) Images cannot be deleted. • 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 type and mode of a disc (p. 20). Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed.
Page 111 Recording Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p. 113). Pressing START/STOP does not record movies on the disc. • The playback screen is displayed. Set your camcorder to recording standby (p. 42). • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc. •...
Page 112 Troubleshooting (Continued) – Capturing still images while shooting a movie – [SMTH SLW REC] – [FADER] – [PICT.EFFECT] – [D.EFFECT] – The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or with: – NightShot – [SUPER NS] – [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] in [PROGRAM AE] –...
Page 113 Adjusting the image during recording Refer also to “Menu” (p. 116). The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 94). • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 94). [STEADYSHOT] does not function.
Page 114: Remote Commander
Troubleshooting (Continued) Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 92). • Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks (p. 138). • Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. •...
Page 115 “ ” is indicated on an image in the 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 “Memory Stick Duo” a couple of times.
Page 116 Troubleshooting (Continued) Playing back a disc on other devices You cannot play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized. • To play back a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with AVCHD format (p. 74). •...
Page 117 Cannot use [EXPOSURE] [WHITE BAL.] [ONE PUSH] in [WHITE BAL.] [SPOT FOCUS] [SUPER NS] [COLOR SLOW S] [FADER] [D.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [PICT.EFFECT] [STEADYSHOT] [EXP.FOCUS] [TELE MACRO] [SUPER NS] cannot be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. •...
Page 118 Troubleshooting (Continued) Editing movies on the disc The discs you can edit on your camcorder are: • DVD-RW/DVD+RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality • DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality Unable to edit. • There are no images recorded on the disc. •...
Page 119 • Your printer may not print images edited on a computer or recorded using other devices. This is not a malfunction. Others You cannot delete an image. • You cannot delete images from a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. • You cannot delete images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a DVD- RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW.
Page 120 Troubleshooting (Continued) Connecting to a computer When using the movies on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 102). • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer.
Page 121 An error message appears while operating Picture Motion Browser. • Close Picture Motion Browser on your Windows computer first, then set the POWER switch on your camcorder to another mode. The movie, still image or sound of your camcorder is not played on your computer correctly.
Page 122: Warning Indicators And Messages
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...
Page 123: Moisture Condensation
% (Moisture condensation warning)* Slow flashing • Remove the power source, and then leave it for about 1 hour (p. 136). (High temperature warning) Slow flashing • The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Fast flashing •...
Page 124 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) x Disc Overheated. Recording on disc disabled. Overheated. Cannot open. Try later. Overheated. Cannot activate function. Wait a while and try again later. Z Recording on disc disabled. • A malfunction has occurred with the disc and the disc cannot be used.
Page 125: Pictbridge Compliant Printer
This is a read-only Memory Stick. • Insert a writable “Memory Stick Duo.” Incompatible type of Memory Stick. • A type of “Memory Stick Duo” incompatible with your camcorder is inserted (p. 132). This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly. •...
Page 126 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Flash cannot charge. Not available. • There is something wrong with the flash. Lens accessory attached. Cannot use flash. (p. 44) x Others E Please connect AC adaptor. • When the battery is low, you are trying to finalize, format, or unfinalize a disc.
Page 127: Additional Information
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
Page 128: World Time Difference
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 SET]/[SUMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 35). World time difference Time-zone Area setting differences...
Page 129: About The Disc
About the Disc See page 20 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder. Notes on use • Hold the disc by its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the printed side when using a single-sided disc).
Page 130 About the Disc (Continued) Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water, then remove the moisture with a soft, dry cloth.
Page 131: About The Avchd Format
About the AVCHD format Your digital video camera recorder incorporates both the AVCHD format and the DVD format for the recording function. What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record an HD (high definition) signal of either the 1080i specification* or the 720p...
Page 132: About The "Memory Stick
About the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about the half size of a standard “Memory Stick”...
Page 133 • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction. On a location for use Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations: •...
Page 134: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). “InfoLITHIUM” M 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/...
Page 135: Maintenance And Precautions
• 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.
Page 136 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.
Page 137 4 Touch “×” displayed on the screen with the corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or the like. The position of “×” changes. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel. If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. b Notes •...
Page 138: Specifications
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.
Page 139 Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allow still image resolution equivalent to twice that of the image sensor’s effective pixel count.
Page 140 Specifications (Continued) General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: 5.0 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: 5.2 W Operating temperature 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature...
Page 141 Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ “MagicGate,” “ “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.
Page 142: Quick Reference
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Power zoom lever (43, 51) B PHOTO button (42) C Eyecup D Viewfinder (35) E Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (35) F POWER switch (33) (Movie)/ (33) H CHG (charge) lamp (30) I Hooks for a shoulder belt...
Page 143 A 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 accessory for details.
Page 144 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. B DISP/BATT INFO button (31) C LCD screen/touch panel (22, 34) D START/STOP button (41) E Zoom buttons (43, 51) (HOME) button (24, 80) G JACK COVER OPEN/CLOSE knob H Speaker...
Page 145 A Disc cover OPEN switch/ACCESS lamp (37) B Internal 4ch microphone (43) An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when connected. C Flash (44) D Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (9) E Camera control ring (46) F Camera recording lamp (40) Lights up in red during recording.
Page 146 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Remote Commander A DATA CODE button (88) Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images when you press this during playback. B PHOTO button (42) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.
Page 147: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A Recording format (HD/SD) (18) and recording mode (HQ+/HQ/SP/LP) (82) B HOME button (22) C Remaining battery (approx.) (31) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F Disc type (20) G Recording mode (38) Appears for DVD-RW recorded in the SD (standard definition) image quality...
Page 148 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Viewing movies A Recording format (HD/SD) (18) and recording mode (HQ+/HQ/SP/LP) (82) B Return button C Remaining battery (approx.) (31) D Playback mode E Counter (hour/minute/second) F Disc type (20) G Previous/Next button (49) H OPTION button (23) I Video operation buttons (49) J Scene number Viewing still images...
Page 149 Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Upper Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback (43) Self-timer recording (98) Flash light (44) MICREF LEVEL low (98) Upper center Indicator...
Page 150: Glossary
Glossary x 12cm disc A disc with a diameter of 12cm. You cannot use 12cm discs with your camcorder. x 5.1ch surround sound 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.
Page 151: Video Mode
works as the gateway to the functions of your camcorder. x JPEG JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, a still image data compression (data capacity reduction) standard. Your camcorder records still images in JPEG format. x MPEG MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, the group of standards for the coding (image compression) of video (movie) and audio.
Page 152: Index
Index Numeric 1080i/480i...90 16:9...38, 90 16:9 WIDE ...83 480i...90 4:3...83, 90 4:3 TV...55 5.1ch surround recording...43 5.1-channel surround sound ...43 8 cm disc...20 AC Adaptor ...30 ACCESS lamp ...37 Access lamp...39 Active Interface Shoe ...43 Additional recording...78 Adjusting exposure for back light...45, 113 AE SHIFT...82 AREA SET ...91...
Page 153 Flash button ...44 FLASH LEVEL ...87 FOCUS ...94, 113 FORMAT...132 Full charge ...30 GENERAL SET ...91 Grip belt ...40 GUIDEFRAME ...84 HD REC MODE ...82 HD (high definition) image quality ...18 HDMI cable ...54 HDMI OUT jack...53 Help HOME MENU ...26 Software...100 High Definition TV ...53 High-speed transfer...101...
Page 154 Index (Continued) Pickup lens ...137 PictBridge...67 PictBridge PRINT ...67 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)...98, 117 Playback ...48 Playing time...32 Playlist Creating ...61 DIVIDE ...63 ERASE ...62 MOVE ...63 Playback ...62 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ...95 Power cord...30 POWER switch...33 Pre-installed rechargeable battery...137 Preparation Camcorder ...29 Computer...100 Print ...67...
Page 155 Wide TV ...55 Windows ...100, 105 World time difference...128 Write-protect tab ...132 ZEBRA ...84 Zoom...43 Zoom lever...43...

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