Sony HDR-UX5 Manuel d'utilisateur

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10Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 3Read this before operating your camcorder ... 5Subject examples

100Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following.Some symptoms you can fix by yourse

101Troubleshooting (High temperature warning)Slow flashing• The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it

102Warning indicators and messages (Continued)disc may enable you to use the disc on your camcorder (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only) (p. 62).x “Memory Stick Duo”R

103Additional InformationAdditional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC

104Using your camcorder abroad (Continued)Setting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when us

105Additional InformationPrecautions and maintenanceSee page 15 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder.Notes on use• Hold the

106Precautions and maintenance (Continued)Care and storage of the discs• Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may d

107Additional InformationA “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity.You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”

108Precautions and maintenance (Continued)• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may caus

109Additional InformationTo charge the battery pack• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.• We recommend charging

11List of the (SETTINGS) category items ... 65MOVIE SETTINGS ...67(Items for recording

110Precautions and maintenance (Continued)– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.– Near strong radio wav

111Additional InformationLCD screen• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage.• If your camcorder is used in a cold p

112• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recom

113Additional InformationViewfinderElectric viewfinder (color)Image device (CMOS Sensor)HDR-UX5:CMOS: 5.9 mm (1/3 type)Recording pixels (still, 4:3):

114Specifications (Continued)*3The focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.• Manufactured under license from D

115Additional InformationMass (approx.)HDR-UX5:530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack and

116Specifications (Continued)On trademarks• “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademark

117Additional InformationOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied softwareThe software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter refer

118Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.A POWER switch (24)B (flash) button (36)C /CHG (charge) lamp (

119Quick ReferenceA (VIEW IMAGES) button (40)B DISP/BATT INFO button (22)C EASY button (30)D RESET buttonInitializes all the settings, including the

12Subject examples and solutionsChecking your golf swingGetting a good shot of a ski slope or beachB SMTH SLW REC ... 38 B Backlig

120Identifying parts and controls (Continued)A Disc cover OPEN switch/ACCESS lamp (27)B Internal microphone (35)An Active Interface Shoe compatible mi

121Quick ReferenceRemote CommanderA DATA CODE button (73)Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images when you press this

122Indicators displayed during recording/playbackA Recording format (HD/SD) (13) and recording mode (HQ+/HQ/SP/LP) (67)B HOME button (18)C Remaining b

123Quick ReferenceK Image size (70)L Current still image number /Total number of recorded still imagesM Data file nameN Slide show button (42)O Previo

124Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)BottomThe date, time, and camera setting data of the recorded images are recorded automat

125Quick ReferenceGlossaryx 5.1ch surround soundA system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rea

126IndexNumeric12IMAGES...7416:9...7616:9 WIDE ...684:3...

127Quick ReferencePHOTO SETTINGS...70SOUND/DISP SET ...75VIEW IMAGES SET...73HQ ...67HQ+ ...

128Index (Continued)Specifications ...112SPOT FOCUS ...81, 99SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)...

13Enjoying Your CamcorderOperation flowB Prepare the right disc (p. 15).You can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on the screen to sel

130Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 1: Comprobación de los componentes suministradosAsegúrese de que dispone de los siguientes component

131Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 2: Carga de la bateríaPuede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) tras instalarla en la videocám

132Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación)b Notas• Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca de la toma de entrada de cc mientras sujeta la vid

133Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolHDR-UX5HDR-UX7* El tiempo de grabación normal indica el tiempo de grabación al repetir las operaciones de

134• El indicador CHG (carga) parpadeará durante la carga o la Battery Info no se mostrará correctamente en las siguientes situaciones.– La batería no

135Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español2 Seleccione la zona geográfica que desee mediante v/V y, a continuación, toque [SIGUIENTE].3 Ajuste [HOR

136Paso 4: Ajuste de la videocámara según sus necesidadesAbra el panel de cristal líquido 90 grados respecto a la videocámara (1) y, a continuación, g

137Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo”Se necesita un disco DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R o DVD+R D

138Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo” (Continuación)b Notas• No puede utilizar [Utilizar la GUÍA SELECT.DISCO.] durante el funciona

139Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español• Es posible que se tarde algún tiempo en expulsar el disco según las condiciones de éste y los materiale

14Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image qualityB Viewing movies on a HD (high definition) TV (p. 44)You can enjoy movies with H

140Grabación de las imágenesAjuste la correa de sujeción siguiendo los pasos indicados a continuación y sujete la videocámara correctamente.b Notas• S

141Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolLas películas se graban en el disco.Deslice el interruptor POWER A en la dirección de la flecha hasta que

142 Visualización de las imágenesDeslice el interruptor POWER A para encender la videocámara.Presione (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) B o C.La pantalla VISUAL I

143Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolInicie la reproducción.Toque la ficha y la película que desea reproducir.Cuando se hayan reproducido to

15Enjoying Your CamcorderSelecting the right discYou can use DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in diameter with your camcorder. What y

16Approximate recordable time in minutes on one side of a disc. Recordable time differs depending on the recording mode (p. 65).( ): the minimum recor

17Enjoying Your Camcorder“ HOME” and “ OPTION”- Taking advantage of two types of menusB Categories and items of the HOME MENU(CAMERA) category(VIEW IM

181 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.2 Press (HOME) A or B.3 Touch the desired category.Example: (OTHERS) category4 Touch the desired

19Enjoying Your Camcorder3 Touch the item you want to know the content.When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen.To apply the opti

2To 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 “

20Getting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses

21Getting StartedStep 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 108) after attaching it to your camcord

22Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)To remove the battery pack1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder.3 Press the BAT

23Getting StartedHDR-UX7* Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.**“HD” stan

24• 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 onl

25Getting Started3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT].4 Set [Y] (year) with v/V.5 Select [M] with b/B, then set the month with v/V.6 Set

26Step 4: Adjusting your camcorder to suit youOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (

27Getting StartedStep 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is required for recording (p. 15).b Not

28Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued)Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to record with SD (standard definition)

29Getting StartedYou can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 107).z Tips• The number of recordable images vary, depending on the image

3IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSFor your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for fu

30Recording/PlaybackEasy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally

31Recording/Playback1 Slide the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or D.The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD scree

32Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued)z Tips• When all movies from the selected one to the last one are played back, the screen returns

33Recording/PlaybackRecording the imagesFasten the grip belt in the order shown below, then hold your camcorder securely.b Notes• If the ACCESS lamp (

34Recording the images (Continued)Movies are recorded on the disc. See page 16 for the recording time.Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the

35Recording/PlaybackYou can magnify images to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen.Move the p

36Recording the images (Continued)Press (flash) repeatedly to select an appropriate setting.No indication (Auto flash): Automatically flashes when t

37Recording/Playback– 4.6M (16:9 wide) or 3.4M (4:3) (HDR-UX7)• You can record still images during recording standby in the same way as when the POW

38Recording the images (Continued)Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in sm

39Recording/Playback2 Rotate the camera control dial to adjust the focus.Item you can assign to the camera control dialOne of following items:– [FOCUS

4IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)LightningFor added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for lon

40Viewing the imagesSlide the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder.Press (VIEW IMAGES) B or C.The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (

41Recording/PlaybackStart playback.Touch the tab and the movie to be played back.When all movies from the selected one to the last one are played ba

42Viewing the images (Continued)You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size.Magnification can be adjusted with the power

43Recording/PlaybackPlaying the image on a TVConnection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV i

44Playing the image on a TV (Continued)Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality

45Recording/PlaybackImages recorded with HD (high definition) quality is converted to SD (standard definition) and played back. Images recorded with S

46Playing the image on a TV (Continued): Signal flowType Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [480i] (p.

47Recording/PlaybackWhen connecting to your TV via a VCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the

48Editing (OTHERS) categoryThis category enables you to edit the images on a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo.” In addition, this category enables you to u

49Editing5 Touch t [YES] t .To delete all movies on the disc at one timeIn step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t .To delete the last record

5Read this before operating your camcorderBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.CAUTIONThe

50Dividing the imageb Notes• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot divide movies. Cancel Easy Handycam operation.1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OT

51EditingCreating the PlaylistA Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original scenes are not changed, even

52Creating the Playlist (Continued)2 Touch [ERASE].To erase all the scenes from the Playlist, touch [ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t .3 Select the scene

53EditingDubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recordersYou can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recor

541 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder.2 Turn on your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES).Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 7

55Editing1 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. To

56Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) categoryThis category enables you to use a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” for various purposes.FINALIZE

57Utilizing Recording MediaThe following operations are for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality.To play back a disc on another

58Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued)To play back a disc on another device after adding a

59Utilizing Recording Mediab Notes• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. When yo

6Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)NoteThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev

60Playing a disc on other devicesThe kind of device you can play a disc on depends on the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definiti

61Utilizing Recording MediaThe volume label of the disc recorded with SD (standard definition) image qualityThe date when the disc was first used is r

62Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting)Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. The r

63Utilizing Recording MediaThe disc will be formatted in the recording image quality and format you selected.When the disc is formatted, you can start

64Recording additional scenes after finalizingYou can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RW/DVD+RW after the following steps, if there is

65Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your CamcorderWhat you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENUYou can change the recording funct

66PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 70)VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 73)SOUND/DISP SET*3 (p. 75)OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 76)CLOCK/ LANG (p. 77)GENERAL SET (p. 78)*1HDR-UX7*2You can

67Customizing Your CamcorderMOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.

68MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)Select [ON] to adjust the white balance to the desired setting using / . and the setting value appear when [WB SHIFT] is

69Customizing Your CamcorderWhen recording, set to [ON] to capture wider range of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and tu

7Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorderYou can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 107).“Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be us

70You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcord

71Customizing Your CamcorderAllows the maximum number of still images to be recorded.b Notes• [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only during recording standby.C

72PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued)HDR-UX7* The image size is fixed depending on the aspect ratio of the image recorded:– [ 4.6M] with HD (high definition)

73Customizing Your CamcorderSee page 69.See page 70.See page 70.See page 70.ZEBRAFLASH LEVELREDEYE REDUCDIAL SETTING (HDR-UX7)VIEW IMAGES SET(Items to

74VIEW IMAGES SET (Continued)CAMERA DATACSteadyShot offDBrightnessEWhite balanceFGainGShutter speedHAperture valueIExposurez Tips• appears for an ima

75Customizing Your CamcorderSOUND/DISP SET(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to cha

76b Notes• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting.• When you select [BRIGHT], ba

77Customizing Your Camcorderautomatically switches the aspect ratio according to the playback picture. Refer also to the manual supplied with your TV.

78GENERAL SET(Other setup items)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.How to set(HOME MENU) t page 65(OPTION

79Customizing Your CamcorderActivating functions using the OPTION MENUThe OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right

8Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly o

80SeeSee page 79 for setting operation. See page 79 for setting operation.* Items that are included in the HOME MENU also.**[DVD MENU] for SD (standar

81Customizing Your CamcorderDetails on the OPTION MENU itemsItems you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below.The default settings are

82Details on the OPTION MENU items (Continued)b Notes• When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time.• Adjust the

83Customizing Your CamcorderFIREWORKS* ( )Fireworks are recorded in all their splendor.LANDSCAPE*( )Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also

84Details on the OPTION MENU items (Continued)b Notes• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO], or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluores

85Customizing Your CamcorderBLACK FADERIf you select [OLD MOVIE], appears. You can add an old movie effect to images.To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OF

86Using a ComputerWhat you can do with Windows computerWhen you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, y

87Using a ComputerEditionStandard installation is required.Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.C

88Installing the “First Step Guide” and softwareBefore connecting your camcorder to the computer, you need to install the “First Step Guide” and softw

89Using a Computer4 Confirm the area and country/region you live in, then click [Next].The software to be installed will be configured according to yo

9About the marks used in this manual• The operations available depend on the disc used. The following marks are used to indicate the type of disc you

90Viewing “First Step Guide”z Tips• See page 90 when you use a Macintosh computer.To view “First Step Guide” on your computer, Microsoft Internet Expl

91TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.

92Troubleshooting (Continued)Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically.• Following menu settings remain as t

93Troubleshooting• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 21). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet

94Troubleshooting (Continued)play back the disc with your camcorder, but you cannot record additional scenes.You cannot operate functions using the “M

95Troubleshooting– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE SELECTION]– [MANUAL]

96Troubleshooting (Continued)• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 26).Horizontal stripes appear on the image

97TroubleshootingYou cannot play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized.• To play back a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality,

98Troubleshooting (Continued)Unable to copy the images from a disc to a “Memory Stick Duo.”• You cannot copy a movie from a disc to a “Memory Stick Du

99Troubleshooting When using the movies on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 88).• Disconnect