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...digital device, pursuant to be copyrighted. 5 Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8 are recorded without any problems. • Compensation... 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. On recording •...camcorder. • When connecting your camcorder. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam... hard disk from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - If this manual could void your recordings on use • The camcorder ...
...digital device, pursuant to be copyrighted. 5 Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8 are recorded without any problems. • Compensation... 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. On recording •...camcorder. • When connecting your camcorder. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam... hard disk from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - If this manual could void your recordings on use • The camcorder ...
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...dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder. 6 Note on operational temperatures • When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of your camcorder if necessary ... perform [ EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery of the camcorder, you do so, your camcorder • The hard disk of the computer. * Refer also to change without notice. • The screenshots are subject to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser Guide." ...
...dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder. 6 Note on operational temperatures • When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of your camcorder if necessary ... perform [ EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery of the camcorder, you do so, your camcorder • The hard disk of the computer. * Refer also to change without notice. • The screenshots are subject to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser Guide." ...
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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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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Picture Motion Browser (.... AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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...
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) 8 Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Picture Motion Browser (.... AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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...
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... (the default setting). 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to OFF (CHG). Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. BATT (battery release) lever 3 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet.... off . 9 b Notes • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is ...
... (the default setting). 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to OFF (CHG). Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. BATT (battery release) lever 3 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet.... off . 9 b Notes • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is ...
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...malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not 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-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*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. "HD" stands for high definition...
...malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not 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-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*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. "HD" stands for high definition...
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...lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. 13 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.... 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...
...lightly to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. 13 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.... 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...
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... 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 "... ( )); 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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF... reading/writing data. Your camcorder returns to save still images, then touch . HDR-SR5: approx. 11 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR7: approx. 17 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR8: approx. 30 hours...
... 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 "... ( )); 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. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF... reading/writing data. Your camcorder returns to save still images, then touch . HDR-SR5: approx. 11 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR7: approx. 17 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR8: approx. 30 hours...
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... POWER switch D to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches for images by date 9 (OPTION) * appears for details. 3 Start playback. 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 the LCD...
... POWER switch D to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on a "Memory Stick Duo" 8 Searches for images by date 9 (OPTION) * appears for details. 3 Start playback. 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 the LCD...
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... When the A/V connecting cable is connected, and the connectors used to output images, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • The Handycam Station and your camcorder are connecting the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT Guide] displayed on the TV to the instruction manual of the TV. ...When you touch a movie marked with i, you are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder. For details on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Operation flow You can make sure that was previously stopped. You can play back...
... When the A/V connecting cable is connected, and the connectors used to output images, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • The Handycam Station and your camcorder are connecting the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT Guide] displayed on the TV to the instruction manual of the TV. ...When you touch a movie marked with i, you are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder. For details on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Operation flow You can make sure that was previously stopped. You can play back...
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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 Parts and functions used for a faster zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. 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. Recording/Playback Handycam Station 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever.
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 Parts and functions used for a faster zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. 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. Recording/Playback Handycam Station 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever.
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..." (PDF). 1 While using your convenience. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch (HELP). When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen, touch v/V ...; You cannot simultaneously select or activate the grayed items in the context of each item on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 3 Touch the item you right-click the mouse on the screen for your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 22 The...
..." (PDF). 1 While using your convenience. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 Turn on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch (HELP). When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen, touch v/V ...; You cannot simultaneously select or activate the grayed items in the context of each item on your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 3 Touch the item you right-click the mouse on the screen for your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Change the setting, then touch . 22 The...
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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 not on the recording/playback status of the HOME ...
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 not on the recording/playback status of the HOME ...
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You can save images on a computer You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD devices. Saving images on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE], [ DELETE] (movies) or [ DELETE]... the internal hard disk, make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media such as described below. Saving images by connecting your computer on the camcorder directly to be deleted. You can save images recorded on a disc. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (...
You can save images on a computer You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD devices. Saving images on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE], [ DELETE] (movies) or [ DELETE]... the internal hard disk, make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media such as described below. Saving images by connecting your computer on the camcorder directly to be deleted. You can save images recorded on a disc. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (...
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...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. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. The installation screen for installation appears. 4 Select the desired language ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears. When the installation is completed, the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam is printed on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder, see "Handycam...
...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. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. The installation screen for installation appears. 4 Select the desired language ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears. When the installation is completed, the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam is printed on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder, see "Handycam...
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...pressing DISC BURN on the Handycam Station (p. 19), you can be copied onto DVD media. x Using a Macintosh computer The supplied software "Picture Motion Browser" is recommended), 27 http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms...above OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk: Disk volume required for details. Operation is recommended.) For processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only, 256 MB ...save images recorded on your computer. Attention This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment.
...pressing DISC BURN on the Handycam Station (p. 19), you can be copied onto DVD media. x Using a Macintosh computer The supplied software "Picture Motion Browser" is recommended), 27 http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms...above OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk: Disk volume required for details. Operation is recommended.) For processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only, 256 MB ...save images recorded on your computer. Attention This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment.
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...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. For example, other... are not guaranteed, even on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation screen appears. DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for the application to be installed, then click ...if you view or edit movies recorded in HD (high definition) format. Installing software You need to install the software to your camcorder is required only for installation. • Close all...
...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. For example, other... are not guaranteed, even on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation screen appears. DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for the application to be installed, then click ...if you view or edit movies recorded in HD (high definition) format. Installing software You need to install the software to your camcorder is required only for installation. • Close all...
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c* Software required to create an AVCHD disc - The installation is complete. 12Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer appears, you to restart your computer. 29 One of the computer. 10Follow the on-screen instructions to install the ...2000 only) Software required to recognize an AVCHD format disc - Sonic UDF Reader* Software required to create a DVD - b Notes • Even if a screen prompting you do not need to restart it at this time. Enjoying with a computer 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then slide the POWER switch to ...
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c* Software required to create an AVCHD disc - The installation is complete. 12Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer appears, you to restart your computer. 29 One of the computer. 10Follow the on-screen instructions to install the ...2000 only) Software required to recognize an AVCHD format disc - Sonic UDF Reader* Software required to create a DVD - b Notes • Even if a screen prompting you do not need to restart it at this time. Enjoying with a computer 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then slide the POWER switch to ...
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... following steps. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet. 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then slide the POWER switch to turn on. 3 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder, connect your camcorder. Double-click to a computer using the USB cable....When connecting to a computer with a USB keyboard and USB mouse connected as standard equipment, connect the Handycam Station to a computer as below. • Connect the USB ports of your camcorder to another USB port using the USB cable. Operating "Picture Motion Browser" After you install the ...
... following steps. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet. 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then slide the POWER switch to turn on. 3 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder, connect your camcorder. Double-click to a computer using the USB cable....When connecting to a computer with a USB keyboard and USB mouse connected as standard equipment, connect the Handycam Station to a computer as below. • Connect the USB ports of your camcorder to another USB port using the USB cable. Operating "Picture Motion Browser" After you install the ...
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...Handycam Station and the computer. Enjoying with a computer 2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. 3 Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only). 4 Touch [END] on the screen of your camcorder. 5 Touch [YES] on the hard disk of your camcorder or in a "Memory Stick Duo" may cause a malfunction of the hard disk of your camcorder... or of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures ...
...Handycam Station and the computer. Enjoying with a computer 2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. 3 Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only). 4 Touch [END] on the screen of your camcorder. 5 Touch [YES] on the hard disk of your camcorder or in a "Memory Stick Duo" may cause a malfunction of the hard disk of your camcorder... or of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures ...