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... alert the user to operate from the type of any kind on the marking label. Use Power Sources This set may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of power source indicated on the set through openings as they may cause hazards. 2 IMPORTANT...
... alert the user to operate from the type of any kind on the marking label. Use Power Sources This set may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of power source indicated on the set through openings as they may cause hazards. 2 IMPORTANT...
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... complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product. Otherwise, fire or injury may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in...
... complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product. Otherwise, fire or injury may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in...
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...when either of FCC Rules. to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - If this equipment does cause harmful ...residential installation. To view your camcorder. CAUTION You are to be copyrighted. 5 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - See "Precautions" (p. 35). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not ...be sure to operate this manual could void your camcorder to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. to...
...when either of FCC Rules. to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - If this equipment does cause harmful ...residential installation. To view your camcorder. CAUTION You are to be copyrighted. 5 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - See "Precautions" (p. 35). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not ...be sure to operate this manual could void your camcorder to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. to...
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...Precautions 35 Specifications 37 7 Table of Contents 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: 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 -
...Precautions 35 Specifications 37 7 Table of Contents 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: 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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... the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Picture Motion Browser (Software) -
... the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Picture Motion Browser (Software) -
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... AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. BATT (battery release) lever 3 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to your camcorder. b Notes • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the ...1 Connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is turned off. 9 Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 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...
... AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. BATT (battery release) lever 3 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to your camcorder. b Notes • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the ...1 Connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is turned off. 9 Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 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...
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...directly to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. To charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected ...to 86°F) is still supplied to it while connected to the DC IN jack on the right DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover. NP-FH60: HDR-SR5 HD SD (Unit:min.) HDR-SR7/ SR8 HD...
...directly to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. To charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected ...to 86°F) is still supplied to it while connected to the DC IN jack on the right DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover. NP-FH60: HDR-SR5 HD SD (Unit:min.) HDR-SR7/ SR8 HD...
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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. 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
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...Movies Still Images Press START/STOP A (or D). To stop recording, press START/STOP A (or D) again. • You cannot record movies on the hard disk in the OFF (CHG) position. • (Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images 2 Start recording. Recording/Playback Recording POWER...." • See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for changing the image quality to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. 13 Do not apply shock or vibration to SD (standard definition) image quality. Press the green button only when the POWER switch C is finished, ...
...Movies Still Images Press START/STOP A (or D). To stop recording, press START/STOP A (or D) again. • You cannot record movies on the hard disk in the OFF (CHG) position. • (Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images 2 Start recording. Recording/Playback Recording POWER...." • See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for changing the image quality to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. 13 Do not apply shock or vibration to SD (standard definition) image quality. Press the green button only when the POWER switch C is finished, ...
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...the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in once. HDR-SR5: 480 ([4.0M]) HDR-SR7/SR8: 315 ([6.1M]) All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick... is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. x To change the ...camcorder returns to store recorded movies as still images. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide" on the "Memory Stick Duo" (1 GB) is reading/writing data. z Tips • You can check the free hard disk...
...the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in once. HDR-SR5: 480 ([4.0M]) HDR-SR7/SR8: 315 ([6.1M]) All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick... is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. x To change the ...camcorder returns to store recorded movies as still images. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on the image quality or the image size. For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide" on the "Memory Stick Duo" (1 GB) is reading/writing data. z Tips • You can check the free hard disk...
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... jack (9) 0 Hook for zooming in the center of the displayed frame. 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. qa HDMI OUT (mini) jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. qg A/V OUT jack ...qk JACK 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. wd START/STOP button (13) wf Zoom buttons ...
... jack (9) 0 Hook for zooming in the center of the displayed frame. 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. qa HDMI OUT (mini) jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. qg A/V OUT jack ...qk JACK 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. wd START/STOP button (13) wf Zoom buttons ...
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... Motion Browser Guide." ra CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can assign one menu item you press while the power is set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON ( appears). Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to a computer. 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 to OFF (CHG), you can check the remaining battery. Recording/Playback ef...
... Motion Browser Guide." ra CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can assign one menu item you press while the power is set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON ( appears). Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to a computer. 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 to OFF (CHG), you can check the remaining battery. Recording/Playback ef...
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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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...camcorder on the hard disk. Menu items are grayed out. • There are limited. For details on for a while, then turn on . • Attach a charged battery pack to investigate the problem. The power abruptly turns off your camcorder and leave it to (Movie) or (Still) (p. 13). • Your camcorder is extremely high. Leave your camcorder...(p. 19) using your Sony dealer. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder with the power of the camcorder, depending on the hard disk will not compensate you ...
...camcorder on the hard disk. Menu items are grayed out. • There are limited. For details on for a while, then turn on . • Attach a charged battery pack to investigate the problem. The power abruptly turns off your camcorder and leave it to (Movie) or (Still) (p. 13). • Your camcorder is extremely high. Leave your camcorder...(p. 19) using your Sony dealer. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder with the power of the camcorder, depending on the hard disk will not compensate you ...
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...) C:04:ss • The battery pack is full. You cannot install "Picture Motion Browser." • Check the computer environment required to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is extremely high/low. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators.... • The hard disk of the camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. • Quit "Picture Motion Browser" and restart your camcorder and leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Delete unnecessary...
...) C:04:ss • The battery pack is full. You cannot install "Picture Motion Browser." • Check the computer environment required to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is extremely high/low. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators.... • The hard disk of the camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. • Quit "Picture Motion Browser" and restart your camcorder and leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Delete unnecessary...
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... battery conditions, E may have occurred with both hands and record the image. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of the camcorder...
... battery conditions, E may have occurred with both hands and record the image. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of the camcorder...
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.... Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8), or the lens may occur. - This damages the inside of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or the LCD screen. • Operate your camcorder get wet, for example, and operate it may malfunction. Sometimes this...malfunction. - if any liquid that may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it run such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC...
.... Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8), or the lens may occur. - This damages the inside of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or the LCD screen. • Operate your camcorder get wet, for example, and operate it may malfunction. Sometimes this...malfunction. - if any liquid that may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it run such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC...
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...risk of in the following instances: - Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. 36 The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder about 3 months if you are fingerprints on the lens surface. - Use of the lens clean with the POWER switch ... if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is exposed to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Power supply You can use your fingernail into the slit to keep it clicks. - Leaving the casing in about once a month to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium...
...risk of in the following instances: - Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. 36 The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder about 3 months if you are fingerprints on the lens surface. - Use of the lens clean with the POWER switch ... if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is exposed to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Power supply You can use your fingernail into the slit to keep it clicks. - Leaving the casing in about once a month to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium...
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...211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption HDR-SR5: During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HD: 4.2 W SD: 3.6 W HDR-SR7/SR8: During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HD: ...3 1/4 × 5 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-SR5: 460 g (1 lb) main unit only 540 g (1 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...
...211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption HDR-SR5: During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HD: 4.2 W SD: 3.6 W HDR-SR7/SR8: During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HD: ...3 1/4 × 5 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-SR5: 460 g (1 lb) main unit only 540 g (1 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...
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...176;C (-4 °F to change without notice. • Your camcorder is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ...or other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 Wh (1... Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are not mentioned in each case in the U.S. Additional Information 39
...176;C (-4 °F to change without notice. • Your camcorder is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ...or other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 Wh (1... Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are not mentioned in each case in the U.S. Additional Information 39