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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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You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. ACSerial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call your used rechargeable batteries to the following two..., San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Model No. Operation is for future reference.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. ACSerial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call your used rechargeable batteries to the following two..., San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Model No. Operation is for future reference.
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Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8 are recorded without any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your camcorder to another device... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Operation is subject to the...and other materials may cause undesired operation. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Address: 16530 Via...
Notes HDR-SR5, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR8 are recorded without any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your camcorder to another device... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC181 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. Operation is subject to the...and other materials may cause undesired operation. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Address: 16530 Via...
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... recording or playback may not delete data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the camcorder in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or on the LCD screen (p. 33). In addition to the above, ...manual for illustrating the operating procedures. Unauthorized recording of such materials may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. * Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser Guide." Also, you can save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using a computer....
... recording or playback may not delete data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the camcorder in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or on the LCD screen (p. 33). In addition to the above, ...manual for illustrating the operating procedures. Unauthorized recording of such materials may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. * Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser Guide." Also, you can save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using a computer....
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...SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. ...(Still) lamp (p. 11). • The power will be supplied from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. 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...
...SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you use your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. ...(Still) lamp (p. 11). • The power will be supplied from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. 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...
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... Duo slot in ( )); 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. The number of recordable...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...CD-ROM. For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide" on the camcorder will be damaged. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can perform recording or...
... Duo slot in ( )); 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. The number of recordable...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...CD-ROM. For details, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide" on the camcorder will be damaged. During Easy Handycam operation, appears on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can perform recording or...
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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 Recording/Playback Handycam Station 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever. 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. 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 Recording/Playback Handycam Station 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom.
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...speaker while playing back. w; Access lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is complete. qd i (headphones) jack (HDR-SR7/SR8) qf COMPONENT OUT jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. The accessory can be displayed in mirror mode, open the... 180 degrees to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. 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 magnify still images from...
...speaker while playing back. w; Access lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is complete. qd i (headphones) jack (HDR-SR7/SR8) qf COMPONENT OUT jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. The accessory can be displayed in mirror mode, open the... 180 degrees to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. 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 magnify still images from...
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...can switch the screen display when you often use to the CAM CTRL dial. Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to display .. el Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) r; rs MANUAL button (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can check the remaining battery. rf BATT (battery release) lever (9) rg Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)...rh DISC BURN button Create a disc by the internal microphone is converted to the tripod receptacle using the flash. ra CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can assign one menu item you press while the power is set to initialize all the settings, including settings for backlit subjects,...
...can switch the screen display when you often use to the CAM CTRL dial. Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to display .. el Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) r; rs MANUAL button (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can check the remaining battery. rf BATT (battery release) lever (9) rg Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)...rh DISC BURN button Create a disc by the internal microphone is converted to the tripod receptacle using the flash. ra CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can assign one menu item you press while the power is set to initialize all the settings, including settings for backlit subjects,...
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... VISUAL INDEX button Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 21 Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Center Indicator ...E Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/playback Self-timer recording Flash, REDEYE 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." n Backlight White...
... VISUAL INDEX button Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. 21 Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Center Indicator ...E Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/playback Self-timer recording Flash, REDEYE 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." n Backlight White...
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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], [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], [SLIDE SHOW...
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...." • Check the computer environment required to install it. • Install it and operate your camcorder again. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or on the media check tool, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." C:13:ss / C:32:ss...Inform them of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Delete unnecessary images (p. 25). • Total number of movie scenes or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of the 5-digit code, which starts from the computer and the Handycam Station, and restart the...
...." • Check the computer environment required to install it. • Install it and operate your camcorder again. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or on the media check tool, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." C:13:ss / C:32:ss...Inform them of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Delete unnecessary images (p. 25). • Total number of movie scenes or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of the 5-digit code, which starts from the computer and the Handycam Station, and restart the...
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...for example, from rain or sea water. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. - This damages the inside of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or the LCD screen. • Operate your camcorder on the LCD screen, as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen. - If the battery is...may malfunction. wash off any liquid that may cause damage. • If your camcorder, the back of water and consult a doctor. Using chemicals such as it may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it any solid object or liquid gets inside . • ...
...for example, from rain or sea water. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. - This damages the inside of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or the LCD screen. • Operate your camcorder on the LCD screen, as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen. - If the battery is...may malfunction. wash off any liquid that may cause damage. • If your camcorder, the back of water and consult a doctor. Using chemicals such as it may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it any solid object or liquid gets inside . • ...
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...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... ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2 The unique pixel array of which is a file format for data management. Recording format Movie (HD): AVCHD 1080...
...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... ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2 The unique pixel array of which is a file format for data management. Recording format Movie (HD): AVCHD 1080...
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Handycam Station DCRA-C181 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output ... 75 × 81 × 140 mm (3 × 3 1/4 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-SR7/SR8: 75 × 81 × 144 mm (3 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/4 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 75 × 81 × 149 ...350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms) HDMI OUT jack HDMI Type C mini connector Headphone jack (HDR-SR7/SR8) Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) MIC input jack (HDR-SR7/SR8) Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) REMOTE jack Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD ...
Handycam Station DCRA-C181 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output ... 75 × 81 × 140 mm (3 × 3 1/4 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-SR7/SR8: 75 × 81 × 144 mm (3 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/4 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 75 × 81 × 149 ...350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms) HDMI OUT jack HDMI Type C mini connector Headphone jack (HDR-SR7/SR8) Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) MIC input jack (HDR-SR7/SR8) Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) REMOTE jack Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD ...