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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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... waterproofed. Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8 are designed to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. - These ...pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. ... 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Increase the...perchlorate. See "Precautions" (p. 35). • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from that interference will damage the...
... waterproofed. Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8 are designed to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. - These ...pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. ... 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Increase the...perchlorate. See "Precautions" (p. 35). • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from that interference will damage the...
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...may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save all your recorded image data • To prevent your computer*. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your image data periodically, after recording. Also, you dispose... on using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is recommended that you do so, your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. • It is connected to a computer • Do not try to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)...
...may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save all your recorded image data • To prevent your computer*. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your image data periodically, after recording. Also, you dispose... on using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is recommended that you do so, your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*. • It is connected to a computer • Do not try to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Wireless ... number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.
...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) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Wireless ... number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.
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... of the arrow until it to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 9 Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on...the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1...
... of the arrow until it to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off . 9 Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on...the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1...
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... Use the nearby wall outlet when 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...outlet. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. • Do not use a fully charged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack...recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to [OFF]. *2 When the LCD ...
... Use the nearby wall outlet when 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...outlet. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. • Do not use a fully charged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack...recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is set to [OFF]. *2 When the LCD ...
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..."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 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. appears beside / . Do not apply shock or vibration to SD (standard definition) image quality. Press the green button only when...
..."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 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. appears beside / . Do not apply shock or vibration to SD (standard definition) image quality. Press the green button only when...
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...the image size. HDR-SR5: 480 ([4.0M]) HDR-SR7/SR8: 315 ([6.1M]) All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by pressing PHOTO E during Easy Handycam operation. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY F again. Do not shake 14 or knock your camcorder is as follows (... perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. z Tips • You can check the free hard disk space by pressing (HOME) B t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • You can capture up to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
...the image size. HDR-SR5: 480 ([4.0M]) HDR-SR7/SR8: 315 ([6.1M]) All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by pressing PHOTO E during Easy Handycam operation. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY F again. Do not shake 14 or knock your camcorder is as follows (... perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. z Tips • You can check the free hard disk space by pressing (HOME) B t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. • You can capture up to 3 still images by Sony Corporation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
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... Touch the or tab, and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next (OPTION) 15 See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for movies with SD (standard definition) image quality. 1 Slide the POWER switch D to turn on the LCD screen (It may take some...camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A). Playback (VIEW IMAGES) A Recording/Playback (Film Roll Index) B POWER switch D (VIEW IMAGES) C 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality* 6 Displays still images on the hard disk...
... Touch the or tab, and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next (OPTION) 15 See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for movies with SD (standard definition) image quality. 1 Slide the POWER switch D to turn on the LCD screen (It may take some...camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A). Playback (VIEW IMAGES) A Recording/Playback (Film Roll Index) B POWER switch D (VIEW IMAGES) C 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality* 6 Displays still images on the hard disk...
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...TV CONNECT Guide]. Connect the A/V connecting cable or component video cable either to the Handycam Station or to both equipped with SD (standard definition) image quality. • The Handycam Station and your camcorder are connecting the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT Guide] displayed on what type of ...TV is used . If you are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, image...
...TV CONNECT Guide]. Connect the A/V connecting cable or component video cable either to the Handycam Station or to both equipped with SD (standard definition) image quality. • The Handycam Station and your camcorder are connecting the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT Guide] displayed on what type of ...TV is used . If you are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, 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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The bottom of the operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen for your convenience. Category 2 Touch the desired category. 3 Touch the desired setup item. 4 Follow the guide on the screen....change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . To apply the option, touch [YES]. Performing various functions - To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. When you want to change...
The bottom of the operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen for your convenience. Category 2 Touch the desired category. 3 Touch the desired setup item. 4 Follow the guide on the screen....change the page. • To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch . To apply the option, touch [YES]. Performing various functions - To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. When you want to change...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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...recorded on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. z Tips • To delete all movies or still images at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on the hard disk of a computer.... Motion Browser Guide." Saving images using a computer By using "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE], [ DELETE] (movies) or [ DELETE] ...
...recorded on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. z Tips • To delete all movies or still images at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Deleting the images on the hard disk of a computer.... Motion Browser Guide." Saving images using a computer By using "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE], [ DELETE] (movies) or [ DELETE] ...
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... printed on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to view the handbook. 26 The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears. For Windows users 1 Turn on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD...
... printed on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to view the handbook. 26 The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears. For Windows users 1 Turn on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD...
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...Handycam Station (p. 19), you can enjoy the following operations: - Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in SD (standard definition...Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device. Attention This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (...camcorder to a disc on your computer. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as standard), Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible is necessary. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk: Disk...
...Handycam Station (p. 19), you can enjoy the following operations: - Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in SD (standard definition...Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device. Attention This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (...camcorder to a disc on your computer. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as standard), Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible is necessary. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk: Disk...
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... Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as the power source when you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Connect your camcorder to the computer following the steps below. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet. The installation is required...the disc drive of the PC. Contents to be dropped from movies with HD (high definition) image quality, resulting in uneven playback. The installation screen appears. For example, other open or background applications currently running on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the...
... Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as the power source when you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Connect your camcorder to the computer following the steps below. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet. The installation is required...the disc drive of the PC. Contents to be dropped from movies with HD (high definition) image quality, resulting in uneven playback. The installation screen appears. For example, other open or background applications currently running on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the...
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Sonic UDF Reader* Software required to create an AVCHD disc - Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1* Software required to recognize an AVCHD format disc - The installation is complete. 12Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of the computer. 10Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. b Notes ... software. • The authentication may take time. Enjoying with a computer 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, 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...
Sonic UDF Reader* Software required to create an AVCHD disc - Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1* Software required to recognize an AVCHD format disc - The installation is complete. 12Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of the computer. 10Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. b Notes ... software. • The authentication may take time. Enjoying with a computer 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, 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...