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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-SR5/SR7/SR8 3-210-378-11(1) For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-SR5/SR7/SR8 3-210-378-11(1) For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation
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... (p. 11) or the access lamp* is subject to Part 15 of your authority to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you need an NTSC system...to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. CAUTION You are designed ...or more of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. On recording • Before starting to record, test the ...
... (p. 11) or the access lamp* is subject to Part 15 of your authority to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you need an NTSC system...to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. CAUTION You are designed ...or more of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. On recording • Before starting to record, test the ...
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... high altitudes • Do not turn on the operating system of the computer. * Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser Guide." When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you do so, your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. •...; It is recommended that you save your camcorder. 6 Note on external media. In this manual • The images of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) and the LCD screen used for illustration purposes are captured using your recorded images on disposal/transfer ...
... high altitudes • Do not turn on the operating system of the computer. * Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser Guide." When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you do so, your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. •...; It is recommended that you save your camcorder. 6 Note on external media. In this manual • The images of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) and the LCD screen used for illustration purposes are captured using your recorded images on disposal/transfer ...
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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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... (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) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) - Picture Motion Browser Guide - AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ... insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
... (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) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) - Picture Motion Browser Guide - AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ... insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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.... The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 3 4 Getting Started Battery pack 5 DC IN jack POWER switch 5 1 /CHG lamp DC plug 2 AC Adaptor Power cord To ... the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 9 Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. BATT (battery release) lever 3 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is ...
.... The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 3 4 Getting Started Battery pack 5 DC IN jack POWER switch 5 1 /CHG lamp DC plug 2 AC Adaptor Power cord To ... the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 9 Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. BATT (battery release) lever 3 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is ...
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... Adaptor. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is closed. *5 Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC...to it while connected to the DC IN jack on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Available running time for standard image quality. NP-FH60: HDR-SR5 HD SD (Unit:min.) HDR-SR7/ SR8 HD SD Charging time 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 100*2 115*2 105*3 125*3 ...
... Adaptor. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is closed. *5 Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC...to it while connected to the DC IN jack on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Available running time for standard image quality. NP-FH60: HDR-SR5 HD SD (Unit:min.) HDR-SR7/ SR8 HD SD Charging time 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 100*2 115*2 105*3 125*3 ...
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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 SD (standard definition) image quality. Press the green button only when the POWER switch C is still being ...written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Press PHOTO E lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. 13 appears beside / . Do not apply shock or vibration to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then...
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 SD (standard definition) image quality. Press the green button only when the POWER switch C is still being ...written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Press PHOTO E lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. 13 appears beside / . Do not apply shock or vibration to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then...
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... t [ INFO]. • You can capture up to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. To record still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can change the recording media of recordable images varies depending on the camcorder will be damaged. b Notes • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing...is as follows (with recording mode [HD SP]); Your camcorder returns to save still images, then touch . To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY F again. 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...
... t [ INFO]. • You can capture up to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. To record still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can change the recording media of recordable images varies depending on the camcorder will be damaged. b Notes • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing...is as follows (with recording mode [HD SP]); Your camcorder returns to save still images, then touch . To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY F again. 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...
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.../previous or Pause as scene you touch Next scene Touch the or tab, and the still image to display the (Film Roll Index) screen. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for movies with HD (high definition) image quality* 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 7 Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches... 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies with SD (standard definition) image quality. 1 Slide the POWER switch D to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A).
.../previous or Pause as scene you touch Next scene Touch the or tab, and the still image to display the (Film Roll Index) screen. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for movies with HD (high definition) image quality* 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 7 Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches... 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies with SD (standard definition) image quality. 1 Slide the POWER switch D to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A).
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.... • i appears with SD (standard definition) image quality. • The Handycam Station and your camcorder. r Connect your camcorder and TV referring to output images, images are output with the image on your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may need to the instruction manual of your... most recently played back/recorded (B for the still image in the "Memory Stick Duo"). Switch the input on the TV to your camcorder are connecting the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT Guide] displayed on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Connect the A/V connecting cable or component...
.... • i appears with SD (standard definition) image quality. • The Handycam Station and your camcorder. r Connect your camcorder and TV referring to output images, images are output with the image on your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may need to the instruction manual of your... most recently played back/recorded (B for the still image in the "Memory Stick Duo"). Switch the input on the TV to your camcorder are connecting the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT Guide] displayed on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Connect the A/V connecting cable or component...
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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. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. Move it further for a slower zoom. Parts and functions used 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
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. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. Move it further for a slower zoom. Parts and functions used 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
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...8226; To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . z Tips • If the item is not on the screen for your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 3 Touch the item you want to change the recording functions and the operating settings for... further operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 22 " HOME" and " OPTION" ...
...8226; To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . z Tips • If the item is not on the screen for your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 3 Touch the item you want to change the recording functions and the operating settings for... further operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 22 " HOME" and " OPTION" ...
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...]*1 VIEW IMAGES SET [ / INDEX SET]*1, [DATA CODE], [ DISPLAY], [ INTERVAL SET]*1 23 Recording/Playback 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). If you want is not available under the current situation. • The tabs and...
...]*1 VIEW IMAGES SET [ / INDEX SET]*1, [DATA CODE], [ DISPLAY], [ INTERVAL SET]*1 23 Recording/Playback 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). If you want is not available under the current situation. • The tabs and...
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... MODE], [REC LAMP], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL], [DROP SENSOR] *1 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 14). *2 The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. *3 HDR-SR7/SR8 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the situation/No tab) [SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE...
... MODE], [REC LAMP], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL], [DROP SENSOR] *1 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 14). *2 The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. *3 HDR-SR7/SR8 Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the situation/No tab) [SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE...
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...One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images on the supplied CD-ROM, you can also edit those images. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." Deleting the images on the "Memory Stick Duo," in the "Memory Stick Duo...2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE], [ DELETE] (movies) or [ DELETE] (still images), according to the type of image you save images imported to your camcorder to other devices You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD devices. Saving images Deleting images Recording/Playback Due to the limited capacity of...
...One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images on the supplied CD-ROM, you can also edit those images. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." Deleting the images on the "Memory Stick Duo," in the "Memory Stick Duo...2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE], [ DELETE] (movies) or [ DELETE] (still images), according to the type of image you save images imported to your camcorder to other devices You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD devices. Saving images Deleting images Recording/Playback Due to the limited capacity of...
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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 your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Double-click "Handbook.pdf" to install Adobe Reader on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc...
..." (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 your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Double-click "Handbook.pdf" to install Adobe Reader on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc...
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...required. Standard installation is not supported by one simple operation By pressing DISC BURN on the Handycam Station (p. 19), you can be used with edited images For details on your camcorder by Macintosh computers. Creating an AVCHD format disc/DVDvideo - Using the enclosed PC software,... only, 256 MB of memory or more may erase its contents without warning. x Importing images taken with your computer. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ System requirements x When using "Picture Motion Browser" OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP SP2*/...
...required. Standard installation is not supported by one simple operation By pressing DISC BURN on the Handycam Station (p. 19), you can be used with edited images For details on your camcorder by Macintosh computers. Creating an AVCHD format disc/DVDvideo - Using the enclosed PC software,... only, 256 MB of memory or more may erase its contents without warning. x Importing images taken with your computer. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ System requirements x When using "Picture Motion Browser" OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP SP2*/...
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... on your OS. 1 Confirm that your computer. For example, other open or background applications currently running on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer following the steps below. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Installing software You .... However, imported images and images on discs created subsequently will not work properly due to the power saving function of your camcorder is not connected to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet. DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) b Notes • Even in a...
... on your OS. 1 Confirm that your computer. For example, other open or background applications currently running on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer following the steps below. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Installing software You .... However, imported images and images on discs created subsequently will not work properly due to the power saving function of your camcorder is not connected to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet. DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) b Notes • Even in a...
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..., then slide the POWER switch to turn on. 3 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to the (USB) jack of the computer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Touch [ COMPUTER] on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 9 Click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen of your computer appears, you do not need...
..., then slide the POWER switch to turn on. 3 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to the (USB) jack of the computer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Touch [ COMPUTER] on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 9 Click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen of your computer appears, you do not need...