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... basement, or near water - Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Improper adjustment of time, unplug it is not likely to be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the set to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Installation Water and Moisture Do not...
... basement, or near water - Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Improper adjustment of time, unplug it is not likely to be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the set to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Installation Water and Moisture Do not...
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... the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on , the user is encouraged to try to comply with Part 15 of the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p. 11) or the access lamp* is no guarantee that may result in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. If this equipment. Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8...
... the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on , the user is encouraged to try to comply with Part 15 of the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p. 11) or the access lamp* is no guarantee that may result in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. If this equipment. Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8...
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... LCD screen. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in this function is connected to a computer • Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending 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 save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using your recorded images on external media...
... LCD screen. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in this function is connected to a computer • Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending 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 save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using your recorded images on external media...
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... objects. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the camcorder. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using only the AC Adaptor Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the wall outlet via...
... objects. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the camcorder. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using only the AC Adaptor Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the wall outlet via...
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Recording/Playback Recording POWER switch C START/STOP A START/STOP D Recording/Playback [STBY] t [REC] (HOME) B (p. 22) EASY F PHOTO E Flashing t Lights up 1 Slide the POWER switch C until the respective lamp lights up. Press the green button only when the POWER switch C is in the default setting. Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it means data is finished, it fully B (a shutter click sounds). appears beside / . Do not apply shock or vibration to SD (standard definition) image quality. b Notes •...
Recording/Playback Recording POWER switch C START/STOP A START/STOP D Recording/Playback [STBY] t [REC] (HOME) B (p. 22) EASY F PHOTO E Flashing t Lights up 1 Slide the POWER switch C until the respective lamp lights up. Press the green button only when the POWER switch C is in the default setting. Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it means data is finished, it fully B (a shutter click sounds). appears beside / . Do not apply shock or vibration to SD (standard definition) image quality. b Notes •...
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... "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo," open the LCD panel, then lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the right direction until it clicks. For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide" on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can change the recording media of recordable still images on the image quality or the image size. HDR-SR5: approx. 11 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR7: approx. 17 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR8: approx. 30 hours • Use...
... "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") To eject a "Memory Stick Duo," open the LCD panel, then lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the right direction until it clicks. For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide" on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can change the recording media of recordable still images on the image quality or the image size. HDR-SR5: approx. 11 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR7: approx. 17 hours and 50 minutes HDR-SR8: approx. 30 hours • Use...
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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 for images by date 9 (OPTION) * appears for details. 3 Start playback. Movies Still Images Touch the or tab, and the movie to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A). Beginning of the Toggles Play scene/previous or Pause as scene you touch Next scene Touch...
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 for images by date 9 (OPTION) * appears for details. 3 Start playback. Movies Still Images Touch the or tab, and the movie to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A). Beginning of the Toggles Play scene/previous or Pause as scene you touch Next scene Touch...
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... playback from the point it was most recently played back/recorded (B for the still image in the "Memory Stick Duo"). Some settings may occur. 16 r Make the required output settings on your camcorder are connecting the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT Guide] displayed on the tab that you are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may need to output images, images are output with the device to the instruction manuals...
... playback from the point it was most recently played back/recorded (B for the still image in the "Memory Stick Duo"). Some settings may occur. 16 r Make the required output settings on your camcorder are connecting the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT Guide] displayed on the tab that you are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may need to output images, images are output with the device to the instruction manuals...
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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 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 faster zoom. Recording/Playback Handycam Station 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever. Move it further 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. 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 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. Recording/Playback Handycam Station 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever. Move it further for a slower zoom.
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... the Remote Commander. ws LCD screen/touch panel To record 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. 7 (flash) button You can be turned on your camcorder. Flashes when remaining hard disk space or battery power is connected, it 180 degrees to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during recording. qd...
... the Remote Commander. ws LCD screen/touch panel To record 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. 7 (flash) button You can be turned on your camcorder. Flashes when remaining hard disk space or battery power is connected, it 180 degrees to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during recording. qd...
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... tripod receptacle using the flash. Recording/Playback ef (Film Roll Index) button (15) eg DISP/BATT INFO button You can switch the screen display when you can check the remaining battery. ej Internal microphone Records sound. NIGHTSHOT switch To record in .)) to on. For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." eh RESET button To initialize the settings (Reset), press RESET to display .. el Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) r; ra CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can display the [DIAL SETTING] screen with the USB cable. 19...
... tripod receptacle using the flash. Recording/Playback ef (Film Roll Index) button (15) eg DISP/BATT INFO button You can switch the screen display when you can check the remaining battery. ej Internal microphone Records sound. NIGHTSHOT switch To record in .)) to on. For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." eh RESET button To initialize the settings (Reset), press RESET to display .. el Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) r; ra CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can display the [DIAL SETTING] screen with the USB cable. 19...
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... LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Meaning Slide show set * HDR-SR7/SR8 b Notes • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory Stick Duo." Recording/Playback X VISUAL INDEX button Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. n Backlight White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER AE SHIFT* WB SHIFT* TELE MACRO ZEBRA X.V.COLOR Face Index set NightShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting...
... LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Meaning Slide show set * HDR-SR7/SR8 b Notes • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory Stick Duo." Recording/Playback X VISUAL INDEX button Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. n Backlight White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER AE SHIFT* WB SHIFT* TELE MACRO ZEBRA X.V.COLOR Face Index set NightShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting...
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... is not on a computer. Using the OPTION MENU The (OPTION) MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you want to change the recording functions and the operating settings for further operation. Various functions are displayed in the current recording/playback situation. Category 2 Touch the desired category. 3 Touch the desired setup item. 4 Follow the guide on the screen for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or...
... is not on a computer. Using the OPTION MENU The (OPTION) MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you want to change the recording functions and the operating settings for further operation. Various functions are displayed in the current recording/playback situation. Category 2 Touch the desired category. 3 Touch the desired setup item. 4 Follow the guide on the screen for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or...
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...category MOVIE SETTINGS [ / REC SET]*1, [ REC MODE], [ REC MODE], [AE SHIFT]*3, [WB SHIFT]*3, [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [X.V.COLOR], [GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [ REMAINING], [FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE REDUC], [DIAL SETTING]*3, [ INDEX SET]*1 PHOTO SETTINGS [ IMAGE SIZE]*1, [ QUALITY], [FILE NO.], [AE SHIFT]*3, [WB SHIFT]*3, [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [STEADYSHOT]*3, [GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE REDUC], [DIAL SETTING]*3, [STILL MEDIA]*1 VIEW IMAGES SET [ / INDEX SET]*1, [DATA CODE], [ DISPLAY], [ INTERVAL SET]*1 23 Recording/Playback If...
...category MOVIE SETTINGS [ / REC SET]*1, [ REC MODE], [ REC MODE], [AE SHIFT]*3, [WB SHIFT]*3, [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [X.V.COLOR], [GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [ REMAINING], [FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE REDUC], [DIAL SETTING]*3, [ INDEX SET]*1 PHOTO SETTINGS [ IMAGE SIZE]*1, [ QUALITY], [FILE NO.], [AE SHIFT]*3, [WB SHIFT]*3, [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [STEADYSHOT]*3, [GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE REDUC], [DIAL SETTING]*3, [STILL MEDIA]*1 VIEW IMAGES SET [ / INDEX SET]*1, [DATA CODE], [ DISPLAY], [ INTERVAL SET]*1 23 Recording/Playback If...
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... supplied software "Picture Motion Browser" is required. Standard installation is not supported by one simple operation By pressing DISC BURN on the Handycam Station (p. 19), you can save images recorded on your camcorder to a disc on "Picture Motion Browser," see the following operations: - One Touch Disc Burn - For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk: Disk volume required for details. To use a Macintosh computer connected to a computer x Viewing imported images on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device...
... supplied software "Picture Motion Browser" is required. Standard installation is not supported by one simple operation By pressing DISC BURN on the Handycam Station (p. 19), you can save images recorded on your camcorder to a disc on "Picture Motion Browser," see the following operations: - One Touch Disc Burn - For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk: Disk volume required for details. To use a Macintosh computer connected to a computer x Viewing imported images on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device...
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... camcorder, the camcorder is recording the image you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) • The temperature of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for any problems using a pointed object. (If you have elapsed while you cannot activate simultaneously. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer will be ready to save the data...
... camcorder, the camcorder is recording the image you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) • The temperature of [A.SHUT OFF], or turn on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for any problems using a pointed object. (If you have elapsed while you cannot activate simultaneously. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer will be ready to save the data...
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... • The battery pack is not recognized by yourself. You cannot install "Picture Motion Browser." • Check the computer environment required to install it. • Install it and operate your computer. For details on the media check tool, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." Delete unnecessary images (p. 25). Delete unnecessary images (p. 25). • Total number of movie scenes or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
... • The battery pack is not recognized by yourself. You cannot install "Picture Motion Browser." • Check the computer environment required to install it. • Install it and operate your computer. For details on the media check tool, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." Delete unnecessary images (p. 25). Delete unnecessary images (p. 25). • Total number of movie scenes or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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... another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The amount of light is getting higher. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, E 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 is fully recorded. • An error may flash...
... another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The amount of light is getting higher. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, E 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 is fully recorded. • An error may flash...
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... have it checked by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as it . • Keep metal contacts clean. • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or the LCD screen. • Operate your camcorder on the LCD screen, as by playing back or recording images for about 3 minutes. • Use up the battery pack completely before operating it . Handling...
... have it checked by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as it . • Keep metal contacts clean. • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or the LCD screen. • Operate your camcorder on the LCD screen, as by playing back or recording images for about 3 minutes. • Use up the battery pack completely before operating it . Handling...
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Specifications System Video compression format AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Hard disk HDR-SR5: 40 GB HDR-SR7: 60 GB HDR-SR8: 100 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for data management. Files in .) (4:3) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR...
Specifications System Video compression format AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Hard disk HDR-SR5: 40 GB HDR-SR7: 60 GB HDR-SR8: 100 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for data management. Files in .) (4:3) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR...
