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... type of the polarized plug by the manufacturer, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may be operated only from battery power, or other ). This is intended to alert the user to the operating instructions. Never spill liquid of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in...
... type of the polarized plug by the manufacturer, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may be operated only from battery power, or other ). This is intended to alert the user to the operating instructions. Never spill liquid of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in...
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... you call toll free 1800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name...
... you call toll free 1800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name...
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... to radio communications. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. To view your camcorder. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A ... 11) or the access lamp* is on use • The camcorder is encouraged to try to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. See "...Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8 are cautioned that interference will damage the terminal and may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains ...
... to radio communications. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. To view your camcorder. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A ... 11) or the access lamp* is on use • The camcorder is encouraged to try to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. See "...Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8 are cautioned that interference will damage the terminal and may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains ...
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...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 ...IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 9 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 11 Changing the language setting 11 Step 4: ... the image on a TV 16 Parts and functions used for the camcorder 17 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 20 Performing various functions -
...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 ...IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on use 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 9 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 11 Changing the language setting 11 Step 4: ... 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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...Commander. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 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) CD-ROM "Handycam Application ...Software" (1) (p. 26) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Picture Motion Browser Guide - AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in the parentheses...
...Commander. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 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) CD-ROM "Handycam Application ...Software" (1) (p. 26) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Picture Motion Browser Guide - AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in the parentheses...
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... (H series) after attaching it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2 Connect...
... (H series) after attaching it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2 Connect...
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..., turning the power on the right DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover. To charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. 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 Typical recording time... the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and...
..., turning the power on the right DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover. To charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. 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 Typical recording time... the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and...
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DISP/BATT INFO 2180 degrees (max.) Adjusting the Viewfinder (HDRSR7/SR8) You can view images using the viewfinder 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. Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.
DISP/BATT INFO 2180 degrees (max.) Adjusting the Viewfinder (HDRSR7/SR8) You can view images using the viewfinder 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. Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.
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... 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 finished, it fully B (a shutter click sounds). Press PHOTO E lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. 13 b Notes •...
... 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 finished, it fully B (a shutter click sounds). Press PHOTO E lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. 13 b Notes •...
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...HDR-SR7: approx. 17 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR8: approx. 30 hours • Use the supplied application software to store recorded movies as follows (with recording mode [HD SP]); x To change the recording media of recordable still images on the camcorder... will be damaged. b Notes • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery...cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY F again. Your camcorder returns to recording standby mode. For details, see "Handycam Handbook"...Sony Corporation.
...HDR-SR7: approx. 17 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR8: approx. 30 hours • Use the supplied application software to store recorded movies as follows (with recording mode [HD SP]); x To change the recording media of recordable still images on the camcorder... will be damaged. b Notes • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery...cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY F again. Your camcorder returns to recording standby mode. For details, see "Handycam Handbook"...Sony Corporation.
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...COVER OPEN/CLOSE knob ql Remote sensor/Infrared port Receive the signal from the speaker while playing back. Flashes when remaining hard disk space or battery power is low. 18 wa Speaker Sound comes out from the Remote Commander. wg (HOME) button (22) wh EASY button (14) ... remains lit when the flash charging is complete. 5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (12) (HDR-SR7/SR8) 6 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder. qd i (headphones) jack (HDR-SR7/SR8) qf COMPONENT OUT jack Connect with the component video cable. ws LCD screen/touch panel ...
...COVER OPEN/CLOSE knob ql Remote sensor/Infrared port Receive the signal from the speaker while playing back. Flashes when remaining hard disk space or battery power is low. 18 wa Speaker Sound comes out from the Remote Commander. wg (HOME) button (22) wh EASY button (14) ... remains lit when the flash charging is complete. 5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (12) (HDR-SR7/SR8) 6 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder. qd i (headphones) jack (HDR-SR7/SR8) qf COMPONENT OUT jack Connect with the component video cable. ws LCD screen/touch panel ...
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...LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for date and time. Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to the tripod receptacle using the flash. When you often use to ON ( appears). rf BATT (battery release) lever (9) rg Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) Attach the tripod (optional: the ...length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT switch to the CAM CTRL dial. NIGHTSHOT switch To record in .)) to a computer. rs MANUAL button (HDR-SR7/SR8) ...
...LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for date and time. Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to the tripod receptacle using the flash. When you often use to ON ( appears). rf BATT (battery release) lever (9) rg Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) Attach the tripod (optional: the ...length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT switch to the CAM CTRL dial. NIGHTSHOT switch To record in .)) to a computer. rs MANUAL button (HDR-SR7/SR8) ...
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... Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images 20 A Recording quality (HD/SD) and Recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP) B HOME button C Remaining battery (approx.) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F OPTION button G Dual Rec H VIEW IMAGES button I Face Index set J 5.1ch surround recording...
... Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images 20 A Recording quality (HD/SD) and Recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP) B HOME button C Remaining battery (approx.) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F OPTION button G Dual Rec H VIEW IMAGES button I Face Index set J 5.1ch surround recording...
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...neither copy nor retain your data. • For the symptoms of your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 9). Leave your camcorder with the power of your Sony dealer. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the power again, or use ...the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Buttons do not work , press the RESET button (p. 19) using your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook...
...neither copy nor retain your data. • For the symptoms of your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 9). Leave your camcorder with the power of your Sony dealer. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the power again, or use ...the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Buttons do not work , press the RESET button (p. 19) using your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook...
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...camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 25). • Total number of movie scenes or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...it for a while in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or on the computer. Contact your camcorder securely (p. 9). Inform them of times, contact your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB cable ... Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 9). • Connect the DC plug of the camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). Turn off your camcorder again in the proper...
...camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 25). • Total number of movie scenes or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...it for a while in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or on the computer. Contact your camcorder securely (p. 9). Inform them of times, contact your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB cable ... Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 9). • Connect the DC plug of the camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). Turn off your camcorder again in the proper...
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...hands and record the image. Fast flashing* • The temperature of the camcorder is fully recorded. • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have occurred with the hard disk drive in a cool... extremely low. Use the flash. • The camcorder is set to lock. • Access to the "Memory Stick Duo" was restricted on the screen. Turn off your camcorder is getting higher. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on...
...hands and record the image. Fast flashing* • The temperature of the camcorder is fully recorded. • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may have occurred with the hard disk drive in a cool... extremely low. Use the flash. • The camcorder is set to lock. • Access to the "Memory Stick Duo" was restricted on the screen. Turn off your camcorder is getting higher. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on...
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...soft cloth to clean it . • Keep metal contacts clean. • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of water and consult a doctor. Handling the camcorder with the liquid. Noise may malfunction or become deformed. - Be particularly careful of the lens. • Keep the...LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8), or the lens may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it may malfunction. - This is recommended you are not using your camcorder, the back of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or the LCD screen. • Operate your camcorder with a towel, for ...
...soft cloth to clean it . • Keep metal contacts clean. • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of water and consult a doctor. Handling the camcorder with the liquid. Noise may malfunction or become deformed. - Be particularly careful of the lens. • Keep the...LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8), or the lens may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it may malfunction. - This is recommended you are not using your camcorder, the back of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or the LCD screen. • Operate your camcorder with a towel, for ...
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... shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. When the lens is always charged while your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is exposed to little dirt or dust. • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as at...your camcorder within the AC 100 V to OFF (CHG). Power supply You can use your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. ...
... shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. When the lens is always charged while your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is exposed to little dirt or dust. • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as at...your camcorder within the AC 100 V to OFF (CHG). Power supply You can use your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. ...
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... (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 75 × 81 × 140 mm (3 × 3 1/4 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-SR7/SR8: 75 × 81 × 144 mm (3 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/4 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 75 × 81 × 149 mm (3 ...lb 3 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack HDR-SR7/SR8: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack Supplied accessories See page 8. Handycam Station DCRA-C181 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video ...
... (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 75 × 81 × 140 mm (3 × 3 1/4 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-SR7/SR8: 75 × 81 × 144 mm (3 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/4 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 75 × 81 × 149 mm (3 ...lb 3 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack HDR-SR7/SR8: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack Supplied accessories See page 8. Handycam Station DCRA-C181 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video ...
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)...countries. • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are subject to change without notice. • Your camcorder is produced under the license of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All other specifications. Power consumption 18 W Output ...of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)...countries. • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are subject to change without notice. • Your camcorder is produced under the license of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All other specifications. Power consumption 18 W Output ...of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.