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... camcorder. Connect the equipment into the terminal will not occur in the correct way. Operation is subject to radio communications. These limits are to be sure to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony ...comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to another device with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - If this device ...
... camcorder. Connect the equipment into the terminal will not occur in the correct way. Operation is subject to radio communications. These limits are to be sure to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony ...comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to another device with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - If this device ...
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... the operating system of the computer. * Refer also to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you may also be stopped. In addition to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser Guide." Change the screen language before using your data. It...• The screenshots are captured using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on external media. The scenes may not delete data from the hard disk completely. About this manual • The images of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) and the LCD screen used for illustration...
... the operating system of the computer. * Refer also to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you may also be stopped. In addition to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser Guide." Change the screen language before using your data. It...• The screenshots are captured using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on external media. The scenes may not delete data from the hard disk completely. About this manual • The images of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) and the LCD screen used for illustration...
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" HOME" and " OPTION 22 Saving images 25 Deleting images 25 Enjoying with a computer Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF 26 What you can do with a Windows computer 27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 32 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 33 Additional Information Precautions 35 Specifications ... setting 11 Step 4: Preparing for recording 12 Recording/Playback Recording 13 Playback 15 Playing the image on a TV 16 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 17 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 20 Performing various functions -
" HOME" and " OPTION 22 Saving images 25 Deleting images 25 Enjoying with a computer Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF 26 What you can do with a Windows computer 27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 32 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 33 Additional Information Precautions 35 Specifications ... setting 11 Step 4: Preparing for recording 12 Recording/Playback Recording 13 Playback 15 Playing the image on a TV 16 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 17 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 20 Performing various functions -
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... number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser Guide - Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet Power cord (1) (p. 9) Handycam Station (1) (p. 9) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 9) Component video cable (1) (p. 16) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 16) USB cable (1) (p. 30...
... number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser Guide - Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet Power cord (1) (p. 9) Handycam Station (1) (p. 9) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 9) Component video cable (1) (p. 16) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 16) USB cable (1) (p. 30...
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...; When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 11) is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. BATT (battery release) lever 3 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to... the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is facing up and...
...; When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Be sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 11) is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. BATT (battery release) lever 3 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to... the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is facing up and...
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...for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. NP-FH60....) HDR-SR7/ SR8 HD SD Charging time 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 100*2 115*2 105*3 125*3 Typical recording time*5 50*2 55*2 50*3 60*3 135 90*2 100*2 90*3 105*3 90*4 105*4 45*2 50*2 45*3 50*3 45*4 50*4 Playback time*2 145 165 140 160 10 *1 All times of your camcorder. ...
...for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. NP-FH60....) HDR-SR7/ SR8 HD SD Charging time 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 100*2 115*2 105*3 125*3 Typical recording time*5 50*2 55*2 50*3 60*3 135 90*2 100*2 90*3 105*3 90*4 105*4 45*2 50*2 45*3 50*3 45*4 50*4 Playback time*2 145 165 140 160 10 *1 All times of your camcorder. ...
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... changed to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. 11 POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Touch...
... changed to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. 11 POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Touch...
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Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is clear. 12 Step 4: Preparing for recording Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the image is poor. DISP/BATT INFO 2180 degrees (max.) Adjusting the Viewfinder (HDRSR7/SR8) You can view images using the viewfinder to the camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.
Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is clear. 12 Step 4: Preparing for recording Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the image is poor. DISP/BATT INFO 2180 degrees (max.) Adjusting the Viewfinder (HDRSR7/SR8) You can view images using the viewfinder to the camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.
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.../STOP A (or D). When disappears, the image has been recorded. • Still images are recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo." • See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for changing the image quality to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. 13 appears beside / . To stop recording, press START/STOP A (or D) again. •...
.../STOP A (or D). When disappears, the image has been recorded. • Still images are recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo." • See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for changing the image quality to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. 13 appears beside / . To stop recording, press START/STOP A (or D) again. •...
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...measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Your camcorder returns to store recorded movies as follows (with or . HDR-SR5: approx. 11 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR7: approx. 17 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR8: approx. 30 hours • Use the supplied application ...GB) is reading/writing data. x To change the recording media of recordable still images on the supplied CD-ROM. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. ...
...measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Your camcorder returns to store recorded movies as follows (with or . HDR-SR5: approx. 11 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR7: approx. 17 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR8: approx. 30 hours • Use the supplied application ...GB) is reading/writing data. x To change the recording media of recordable still images on the supplied CD-ROM. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can use some buttons/functions during movie recording. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. ...
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... Toggles Play scene/previous or Pause as scene you touch Next scene Touch the or tab, and the still image to be played back. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for movies with SD (standard definition) image quality. 1 Slide the POWER switch D to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next (OPTION) 15 The VISUAL...
... Toggles Play scene/previous or Pause as scene you touch Next scene Touch the or tab, and the still image to be played back. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for movies with SD (standard definition) image quality. 1 Slide the POWER switch D to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next (OPTION) 15 The VISUAL...
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...depending on what type of the TV. Refer also to output images, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • The Handycam Station and your camcorder. b Notes • When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to be connected. Operation flow You can make sure that was previously stopped.... r Make the required output settings on the tab that you are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may need to play it was most recently played back/recorded (B for the still image ...
...depending on what type of the TV. Refer also to output images, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • The Handycam Station and your camcorder. b Notes • When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to be connected. Operation flow You can make sure that was previously stopped.... r Make the required output settings on the tab that you are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may need to play it was most recently played back/recorded (B for the still image ...
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You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in ( ) are reference pages. Parts and functions used for a faster zoom. Move it further for the camcorder The numbers in the center of the displayed frame. 2 PHOTO button (13) 3 Eyecup (HDR-SR7/SR8) 4 Viewfinder (12) (HDR-SR7/SR8) 17 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Recording/Playback Handycam Station 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever.
You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in ( ) are reference pages. Parts and functions used for a faster zoom. Move it further for the camcorder The numbers in the center of the displayed frame. 2 PHOTO button (13) 3 Eyecup (HDR-SR7/SR8) 4 Viewfinder (12) (HDR-SR7/SR8) 17 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Recording/Playback Handycam Station 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever.
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... (13) wf Zoom buttons Press for a shoulder belt Attach the shoulder belt (optional). 5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (12) (HDR-SR7/SR8) 6 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is writing/reading data. 7 (flash) button You can be displayed in the center of the displayed frame. The...
... (13) wf Zoom buttons Press for a shoulder belt Attach the shoulder belt (optional). 5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (12) (HDR-SR7/SR8) 6 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is writing/reading data. 7 (flash) button You can be displayed in the center of the displayed frame. The...
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Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to a computer. rf BATT (battery release) lever (9) rg Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) Attach the tripod (...ek Flash Flashes when using a tripod screw. el Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) r; ra CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can switch the screen display when you press while the power is set to on. rs MANUAL button... (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can check the remaining battery. For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." NIGHTSHOT switch To record...
Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to a computer. rf BATT (battery release) lever (9) rg Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) Attach the tripod (...ek Flash Flashes when using a tripod screw. el Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) r; ra CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can switch the screen display when you press while the power is set to on. rs MANUAL button... (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can check the remaining battery. For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." NIGHTSHOT switch To record...
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... Recording/Playback X VISUAL INDEX button Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. n Backlight White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . Upper left Center Upper right Bottom...Meaning FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER AE SHIFT* WB SHIFT* TELE MACRO ZEBRA X.V.COLOR Face Index set * HDR-SR7/SR8 b Notes • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory Stick Duo."
... Recording/Playback X VISUAL INDEX button Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. n Backlight White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor activated Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . Upper left Center Upper right Bottom...Meaning FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER AE SHIFT* WB SHIFT* TELE MACRO ZEBRA X.V.COLOR Face Index set * HDR-SR7/SR8 b Notes • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory Stick Duo."
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You can change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 22 For details, see the explanation of the... the current recording/playback situation. When you right-click the mouse on the screen for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 3 Touch the item you want to learn about. To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on your convenience. Category 2 Touch the desired category. 3 Touch the ...
You can change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 22 For details, see the explanation of the... the current recording/playback situation. When you right-click the mouse on the screen for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 3 Touch the item you want to learn about. To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on your convenience. Category 2 Touch the desired category. 3 Touch the ...
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... items that appear on the screen depend on the screen, touch another tab. Items of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The (OPTION) MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 14). b Notes • When the item you cannot find the item anywhere, the function is...
... items that appear on the screen depend on the screen, touch another tab. Items of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The (OPTION) MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 14). b Notes • When the item you cannot find the item anywhere, the function is...
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... the hard disk of a computer. Saving images on a computer You can save the images recorded on a disc. Saving images by connecting your computer on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. The selected image is marked with . 4 Touch t [YES] t . Deleting the images on a DVD or the hard disk of a ... (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the supplied CD-ROM, you can also edit those images. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a disc with selected images You can save images imported to some type of external media such as described below. You ...
... the hard disk of a computer. Saving images on a computer You can save the images recorded on a disc. Saving images by connecting your computer on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. The selected image is marked with . 4 Touch t [YES] t . Deleting the images on a DVD or the hard disk of a ... (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the supplied CD-ROM, you can also edit those images. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a disc with selected images You can save images imported to some type of external media such as described below. You ...
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..." (PDF) appears. The installation screen for installation appears. 4 Select the desired language and the model name of your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. For Macintosh users 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. ...3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your computer. Installation starts. Double-click "Handbook.pdf" to install Adobe Reader on your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For Windows users 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD-ROM, double-click the [...
..." (PDF) appears. The installation screen for installation appears. 4 Select the desired language and the model name of your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. For Macintosh users 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. ...3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your computer. Installation starts. Double-click "Handbook.pdf" to install Adobe Reader on your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For Windows users 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD-ROM, double-click the [...