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...use • The camcorder is subject to radio communications. Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8 are recorded without any problems. • Compensation for a digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. See "Precautions" (p. 35). • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or...to operate this manual could void your camcorder. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into ...
...use • The camcorder is subject to radio communications. Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8 are recorded without any problems. • Compensation for a digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. See "Precautions" (p. 35). • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or...to operate this manual could void your camcorder. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into ...
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... screenshots are from being activated in each local language are subject to format the hard disk of the camcorder using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the camcorder in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or on external media. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly,.../transfer • Even if you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder. 6 Note on the camcorder, due to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser Guide...
... screenshots are from being activated in each local language are subject to format the hard disk of the camcorder using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the camcorder in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or on external media. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly,.../transfer • Even if you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder. 6 Note on the camcorder, due to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser Guide...
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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 -
... 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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... (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in 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.
... (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in 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.
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..., make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2...plug 2 AC Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. BATT (battery release) lever 3 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default...
..., make sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2...plug 2 AC Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. BATT (battery release) lever 3 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default...
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...pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. 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...to the DC IN jack on . *3 When the LCD backlight turns off. *4 When recording with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use the AC ...
...pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. 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...to the DC IN jack on . *3 When the LCD backlight turns off. *4 When recording with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use the AC ...
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... You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can change the on (Still) lamp, the screen aspect ratio is changed to show messages in a specified language. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen...
... You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can change the on (Still) lamp, the screen aspect ratio is changed to show messages in a specified language. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen...
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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. 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 avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is clear. 12
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. 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 avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is clear. 12
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... when the POWER switch C is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." To stop recording, press START/STOP A (or D) again. • You cannot record movies on...on a "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 b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is ... it fully B (a shutter click sounds). Do not apply shock or vibration to SD (standard definition) image quality. Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it means data...
... when the POWER switch C is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." To stop recording, press START/STOP A (or D) again. • You cannot record movies on...on a "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 b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is ... it fully B (a shutter click sounds). Do not apply shock or vibration to SD (standard definition) image quality. Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it means data...
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...pack. x To change the recording media of recordable still images on the image quality or the image size. Your camcorder returns to recording standby mode. 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 ...knock your camcorder is as follows (with recording mode [HD SP]); To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY F again. 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. ...
...pack. x To change the recording media of recordable still images on the image quality or the image size. Your camcorder returns to recording standby mode. 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 ...knock your camcorder is as follows (with recording mode [HD SP]); To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY F again. 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. ...
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... display the (Film Roll Index) screen. 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. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A).
... display the (Film Roll Index) screen. 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. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A).
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...the TV to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Connect the A/V connecting cable or component video cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder and TV referring to the connected jack. z Tips • When playback from the point it back from the selected movie reaches... 17). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied 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 your camcorder. r Connect your camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual of TV is used ...
...the TV to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Connect the A/V connecting cable or component video cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder and TV referring to the connected jack. z Tips • When playback from the point it back from the selected movie reaches... 17). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied 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 your camcorder. r Connect your camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual of TV is used ...
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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. Recording/Playback Handycam Station 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever. 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. 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. Recording/Playback Handycam Station 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever. 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. Move it further for a slower zoom.
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...) qj Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the lens side (2). 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 select the settings for the flash. 8 REMOTE jack Connect other optional...
...) qj Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the lens side (2). 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 select the settings for the flash. 8 REMOTE jack Connect other optional...
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... 5.5 mm (7/32 in dark places, set to a computer. ej Internal microphone Records sound. ek Flash Flashes when using a tripod screw. rs MANUAL button (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can display the [DIAL SETTING] screen with the USB cable. 19 rh DISC BURN button Create a disc by the internal microphone is set... "Picture Motion Browser Guide." Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to OFF (CHG), you can assign one menu item you press while the power is set the NIGHTSHOT switch to the CAM CTRL dial. ra CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can check the remaining battery. To cancel the ...
... 5.5 mm (7/32 in dark places, set to a computer. ej Internal microphone Records sound. ek Flash Flashes when using a tripod screw. rs MANUAL button (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can display the [DIAL SETTING] screen with the USB cable. 19 rh DISC BURN button Create a disc by the internal microphone is set... "Picture Motion Browser Guide." Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to OFF (CHG), you can assign one menu item you press while the power is set the NIGHTSHOT switch to the CAM CTRL dial. ra CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can check the remaining battery. To cancel the ...
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... REDUC MICREF 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.
... REDUC MICREF 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.
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... window that appears when you right-click the mouse on the screen. Performing various functions - The bottom of each item on the screen for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. To apply the option, touch [YES]. When..., then touch . 22 For details, see the explanation of the function of (HELP) turns orange. To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on your convenience. Various functions are displayed in the current recording/playback situation.
... window that appears when you right-click the mouse on the screen. Performing various functions - The bottom of each item on the screen for your camcorder, then press (HOME) A (or B). 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. To apply the option, touch [YES]. When..., then touch . 22 For details, see the explanation of the function of (HELP) turns orange. To see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on your convenience. Various functions are displayed in the current recording/playback situation.
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... available under the current situation. • The tabs and 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...
... available under the current situation. • The tabs and 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...
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... Touch t [YES] t . You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save the images recorded on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. Creating a disc with ease. Saving images Deleting images .... For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." 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] (still images), according to your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD devices. To delete all still images on a disc...
... Touch t [YES] t . You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save the images recorded on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. Creating a disc with ease. Saving images Deleting images .... For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." 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] (still images), according to your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD devices. To delete all still images on a disc...
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... folder and then drag-and-drop the "Handbook.pdf" on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears. The installation screen for installation appears. 4 Select the desired language... and the model name of your computer. For Windows users 1 Turn on using your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to view the handbook. 26
... folder and then drag-and-drop the "Handbook.pdf" on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. The select screen for "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears. The installation screen for installation appears. 4 Select the desired language... and the model name of your computer. For Windows users 1 Turn on using your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to view the handbook. 26