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 highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny

Continued ,

About language setting
The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 22).
About the marks used in this manual
The operations available depend on the disc used. The following marks are used to indicate the type of disc you can use for a particular operation.
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.

Table of Contents

Read this before operating your camcorder..2 Subject examples and solutions.. 9
Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7E).. 35

Viewing the images..37

Using PB zoom.. 39 Playing back a series of still images (Slide show).. 39
Operation flow.. 10 Selecting the right disc.. 12 HOME and OPTION - Taking advantage of two types of menus.. 14
Playing the image on a TV.40

Editing

(OTHERS) category.45 Deleting images..45 Dividing the image.47 Creating the Playlist..48 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders..50 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer).51

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items. 17 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 18 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time. 21

NP-FH70 (supplied)

300 300
* When the LCD backlight is on. **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: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). 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.
* 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.
All times measured with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: 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.
When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an NP-FH100 battery pack. We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 F) (10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. 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. 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.
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time
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.

Displays the still images

3 Start playback.

Viewing movies:
Touch the tab and the movie to be played back.
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Next scene Date/time of recording* Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Reverse/ Forward Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the scene/ previous scene

Viewing still images:

Touch the tab and the still image to be played back.
Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Recording media Slide show (p. 39) Date/time of recording* Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen
* [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 71).

Previous/Next

When all movies from the selected one to the last one are played back, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly. To adjust the sound volume, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with /.
To 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 devices or computers. See page 53 on finalizing operation.
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. The disc menu is fixed to [STYLE1]. You cannot record additional materials on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 61).
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY A again. from the screen. disappears
Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Touch (HOME) B or C to display adjustable menu settings (p. 14, 62).
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 recording format is fixed to VIDEO (p. 59). (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.

(HOME) A 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to display the HOME MENU. 3 Touch (CAMERA). 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC].
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.

MANUAL

5 Press START/STOP. An about 3 second-movie is recorded as a 12 second-slow-motion-movie. When [Recording] disappears, recording is finished.
Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording.

To change the setting

Touch (OPTION) t , then select the setting you want to change. [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER].
Camera control dial 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 focus.

[3sec AFTER]

Item you can assign to the camera control dial
One of following items: [FOCUS] (p. 79) [EXPOSURE] (p. 80) [AE SHIFT] (p. 64)

[3sec BEFORE]

[WB SHIFT] (p. 65)
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.
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] (p. 67).

Viewing the images

Lens cover Closes in accordance with (VIEW IMAGES). (HOME) E

You can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RW/DVD+RW after the following steps, if there is space to record on the disc.
2 Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the (Movie) lamp.

3 Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to record additional scenes.
For the discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality
When using finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) discs, you can record additional
What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU
You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience.
3 Touch the desired setup item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch v/ V to change the page.
1 Turn on your camcorder, then

(HOME)

5 Change the setting, then touch

(SETTINGS).

List of the (SETTINGS) category items

MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 64)

REC MODE REC MODE AE SHIFT*1 WB SHIFT*1 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT
AUTO SLW SHUTTR X.V.COLOR GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA REMAINING SUB-T DATE FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING*1

LCD COLOR VF B.LIGHT

OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 74)
TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT COMPONENT

LANG (p. 75)

PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 68)
CLOCK SET*2 AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET*2
IMAGE SIZE*2 QUALITY FILE NO. AE SHIFT*1 WB SHIFT*1 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT *1 GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING *1

GENERAL SET (p. 75)

DEMO MODE REC LAMP CALIBRATION A.SHUT OFF REMOTE CTRL

VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 71)

HDR-UX7E You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 27). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.

DATA CODE DISPLAY

SOUND/DISP SET*3 (p. 72)
VOLUME*2 BEEP*2 LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL

MOVIE SETTINGS

REC MODE
You can select a recording mode to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 3 levels. SD HQ Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.
Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)).

B SD SP

Records in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)).

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 62 (OPTION MENU) t page 77 The default settings are marked with B.

Data code is not displayed. C SteadyShot off D Brightness E White balance F Gain G Shutter speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips
appears for an image recorded using a flash. The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. 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.

DATE/TIME

Displays the date and time.

CAMERA DATA (below)

Displays camera setting data.

A Date B Time

VIEW IMAGES SET (Continued)

SOUND/DISP SET

DISPLAY
You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Thumbnail Glossary (p. 123) B ZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*

6IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 6 images.

12IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
* You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.

VOLUME

Touch (p. 38). / to adjust the volume
A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.
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.

LCD BL LEVEL

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screens backlight. B NORMAL

Standard brightness.

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.

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen. 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.

D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
If you select [OLD MOVIE], appears. You can add an old movie effect to images. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
You can add special effects to an image during recording or playback. appears. B OFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.

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.
Records surround sound faithfully. This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.
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.
See page 88 when you use a Macintosh computer.
thumbnails. These thumbnails can be enlarged and played in a slide show.
x Creating a disc in AVCHD format
Selected from the movies imported, you can create a disc consisting of movies with HD (high definition) image quality.
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. b Notes
Even in a computer environment where the operations are guaranteed, some frames may be dropped from movies.
About the help function of the software

There is a time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the 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.
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.
The color of the image is not correctly displayed.
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p. 34).
The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed.
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.
The screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 23).
Playing back a disc on your camcorder
You cannot play back a disc.
Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press (VIEW IMAGES). On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. Check out the disc compatibility (p. 12). Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 24). The disc that was recorded, formatted, of finalized on other devices may not be played back on your camcorder.
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.
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 65) (HDR-UX3E/UX5E).
The playback image is distorted.
Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 104).
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be operated.
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.
Still images stored on a Memory Stick Duo cannot be played back.

[SCENE SELECTION]

[AE SHIFT]
[WIDE SELECT] [OLD MOVIE]
[SPOT METER] [EXPOSURE] [WHITE BAL.] [ONE PUSH] in [WHITE BAL.]
Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

C:04:00

101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files) Slow flashing
The file is damaged. The file is unreadable.
(Warning indicator pertaining to discs) Slow flashing
No disc is inserted.* Less than 5 minutes remains for recording movies. The disc cannot be read or written, because the single-sided disc is inserted inside out.
Fast flashing C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss
The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (p. 106). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 18). An unrecognizable disc is inserted.* A finalized disc is inserted into your camcorder during recording standby. The disc is fully recorded.* The disc recorded in the different TV color system from your camcorder is inserted when (Movie) is selected.*
Z (You need to remove the disc)* Fast flashing
An unrecognizable disc is inserted. The disc is fully recorded. An error might have occurred with the disc drive in your camcorder. A finalized disc is inserted into your camcorder (p. 53).

C:13:ss

The disc is faulty. Use a compatible disc with your camcorder (p. 12). The disc is dirty or has scratches on it. Clean the disc with a soft cloth (p. 104).

C:32:ss

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. Turn on your camcorder again.
E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing
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.
(High temperature warning) Slow flashing
The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

Fast flashing*

The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. The camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image. However, note that the camerashake warning indicator does not disappear.
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p. 72).
(Warning indicator pertaining to Memory Stick Duo)
No Memory Stick Duo is inserted (p. 26).
Examples of warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.
(Warning indicators pertaining to Memory Stick Duo formatting)*
The Memory Stick Duo is damaged. The Memory Stick Duo is not formatted correctly (p. 60, 105).

x Disc

Z Recording on disc disabled.
A malfunction has occurred with the disc and the disc cannot be used.
(Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible Memory Stick Duo)*
An incompatible Memory Stick Duo is inserted (p. 60, 105).

Playback prohibited.

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.
- (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the Memory Stick Duo)*
The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick Duo is set to lock (p. 105). Access to the Memory Stick Duo was restricted on another device.
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), unfinalize it (p. 61).
(Warning indicator pertaining to the flash) Fast flashing
There is something wrong with the flash.
Z Disc error. Remove disc.
Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc, because the disc is incompatible, has scratches.
(Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)
Z Disc error. Unsupported format.
The disc recorded in the different format code from your camcorder. Formatting the
Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
disc may enable you to use the disc on your camcorder (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only) (p. 59).

x Others

No further selection is possible.
You can select up to 100 images at one time to: delete images edit the playlist print still images

x Memory Stick Duo

Reinsert the Memory Stick.
Reinsert the Memory Stick Duo a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the Memory Stick Duo could be damaged. Try with another Memory Stick Duo.

PAL - M PAL - N

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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 [SUMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 21).

World time difference

Time-zone differences
GMT +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

Area setting

Lisbon, London Berlin, Paris Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul Moscow, Nairobi Tehran Abu Dhabi, Baku Kabul Karachi, Islamabad Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Dhaka Rangoon Bangkok, Jakarta HongKong, Singapore, Beijing Seoul, Tokyo Adelaide, Darwin Melbourne, Sydney
+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. Fiji, Wellington Eniwetok, Kwajalein Midway Is., Samoa Hawaii Alaska LosAngeles, Tijuana Denver, Arizona Chicago, Mexico City NewYork, Bogota Santiago St. Johns Brasilia, Montevideo Fernando de Noronha Azores, Cape Verde Is.
Precautions and maintenance

About the Disc

See page 12 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder.

symbol

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. 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.
Place the symbol facing outwards. Recording is made on the rear side.
Use of double-sided discs
Double-sided discs allow you to record both sides of a disc. x Recording on the A side Place the disc in your camcorder with the side with the symbol at the center facing outwards until it clicks.
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. Perform the following operations on each side of a double-sided disc:
Finalizing (p. 53) Unfinalizing (p. 61) Formatting (p. 59)

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 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 goes off (p. 76).
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. 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. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

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 batterys life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.

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.
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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Notes on the License

ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. 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. SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM> 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.

2008/3/4
Raynox Conversion Lens Compatible Table for SONY HDR-HC9/HC9E/HC7/HC7E/CX7/UX7/UX7E
Model HD-2200PRO HD-3032PRO HD-5050PRO DCR-730 HD-6600PRO(52)/ DCR-6600PRO HD-7000PRO DCR-5000 DCR-1540PRO DCR-2025PRO DCR-150 DCR-250 MSN-202 MSN-505 The focal length : Magnification 2.2X 0.3X 0.5X 0.7X 0.66X 0.7X 0.5X 1.54X 2.2X 4.8-diopter 8-diopter 25-diopter 32-diopter Required Adapter Direct Direct Direct RA5237A RA5237A RA5837 RA5237A RA5237A

RA6252(Included)+RA5237A

Video Mode

16:9 4:3

Still Mode
Distance to the Object/ Minimum shooting distance
4.5m/2.5m at Tele-Macro mode Up to the closest to the lens at most wide position Up to the closest to the lens at most wide position Up to the closest to the lens at most wide position Up to the closest to the lens at most wide position Up to the closest to the lens at most wide position Up to the closest to the lens at most wide position 2.5m/1.5m at Tele-Macro mode 4.5m/2.5m at Tele-Macro mode
Effective Zooming without vignetting
19mm*1 10mm*1 3mm*1 2mm*1

15mm*1 8mm*1 3mm*1 2mm*1

(Vignetting)

9X - 10X 1X - 6X

whole zoom area whole zoom area whole zoom area whole zoom area
1X - 2X 3X - 10X 5X - 10X
whole zoom area(16:9) whole zoom area(16:9)
UAC2000(Included)+RA5237A
20mm*1 210mm (Focusing set at ) 11mm*1 109mm (Focusing set at ) 4mm*1 32mm (Focusing set at ) 2mm*1 18.5mm (Focusing set at )

Direct Direct

2X - 10X(16:9) 3X - 10X(16:9)
(4:3)Video mode-49mm-490mm in equivalent in 35mm format / Still mode-37mm-370mm in equivalent in 35mm format (16:9)Video mode-40mm-400mm in equivalent in 35mm format / Still mode-40mm-400mm in equivalent in 35mm format
*The size of width captured on full LCD screen.