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3-210-379-11(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-SR5E/SR7E/SR8E
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this Notice manual thoroughly, and retain it for future If static electricity or electromagnetism causes reference. data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. WARNING Disposal of Old Electrical & To reduce fire or shock hazard, do Electronic Equipment not expose the unit to rain or moisture. (Applicable in the European Union and other Europ
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� When connecting your camcorder to another this case, an indicator appears in the viewfinder device with communication cables, be sure to (HDR-SR7E/SR8E) or on the LCD screen insert the connector plug in the correct way. (p. 30). Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a When the camcorder is connected to a malfunction of your camcorder. computer � Do not try to format the hard disk of the On recording camcorder using a computer. If you do so
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Table of Contents Read this first ........................................................................................... 2 Notes on use ................................................................................................... 2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................. 5 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ........................................................... 6 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the da
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following Wireless Remote Commander (1) items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 6) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet Mains lead (1) (p. 6) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 6) Handycam Station (1) (p. 6) 21-pin
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack 3 4 POWER switch 5 Battery pack 5 1 /CHG lamp DC IN jack 2 DC plug AC Adaptor To the wall socket Mains lead You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after 5 Set the camcorder onto the attaching it to your camcorder. Handycam Station securely. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and b Notes charging starts. The /CHG (charge) � Your camcorder operates only with an lamp turns off when the battery pack is “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). f
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Getting Started 1 To charge the battery pack using only * All times of image quality measured with SP recording mode when [ INDEX SET] is set the AC Adaptor to [OFF]. Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), 2 * When the LCD backlight turns on. then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the 3 * When the LCD backlight turns off. DC IN jack on the camcorder. 4 * When recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed. 5 POWER switch * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Touch the button on the LCD screen. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. The clock starts. (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images � When you turn on (Still) lamp, the z Tips screen aspect ratio is ch
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Getting Started Step 4: Preparing for recording Adjusting the LCD panel Fastening the grip belt Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best camcorder correctly. angle to record or play (2). 190 degrees to the camcorder 290 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO 2180 degrees (max.) Adjusting the Viewfinder (HDR- SR7E/SR8E) You can view images using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD
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Recording/Playback Recording START/STOP D POWER switch C START/STOP A [STBY] t [REC] (HOME) B PHOTO (p. 19) E EASY F 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 OFF (CHG) position. � (Movie): To record movies � (Still): To record still images 2 Start recording. Movies Still Images Press START/STOP A (or D). Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press To stop rec
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Recording/Playback z Tips or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the � You can check the free hard disk space by battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be pressing (HOME) B t (MANAGE damaged. HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. � If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the � You can capture up to 3 still images by pressing slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick PHOTO E during movie recording. Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data �
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Playback (VIEW IMAGES) A (Film Roll Index) B POWER switch D (VIEW IMAGES) C 1 Returns to the recording screen 6 Displays still images on the hard disk 2 Previous 6 images 7 Displays still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” 3 Next 6 images 8 Searches for images by date 4 Returns to the recording screen 9 (OPTION) 5 Displays movies with HD (high * appears for movies with SD (standard definition) image quality* definition) image quality. 1 Slide the POWER switch D to turn on your camcorder. 2 Pre
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Recording/Playback To adjust the sound volume of movies Switch the input on the TV to the When playing back a movie, touch connected jack. (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], Refer to the instruction manuals of the then adjust the volume with / . TV. r z Tips Connect your camcorder and TV � When playback from the selected movie reaches referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX You can use [TV CONNECT Guide] by screen. touching (HOME) t (OTHERS) � i appe
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Parts and functions used for the camcorder The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. Handycam Station � When you touch the screen during playback 1 Power zoom lever zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in To use the zoom, move the power zoom the center of the displayed frame. lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a 2 PHOTO button (10) faster zoom. 3 Eyecup (HDR-SR7E/SR8E) You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original
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Recording/Playback 5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (9) wa Speaker (HDR-SR7E/SR8E) Sound comes out from the speaker while playing back. 6 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, ws LCD screen/touch panel your camcorder is writing/reading data. To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), 7 (flash) button then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side You can select the settings for the flash. (2). 8 REMOTE jack Connect other optional
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eg DISP/BATT INFO button rj Interface connector You can switch the screen display when rk (USB) jack you press while the power is set to on. Connect with the USB cable. When you press while the power is set to OFF (CHG), you can check the remaining battery. eh RESET button To initialize the settings (Reset), press RESET to initialize all the settings, including settings for date and time. ej Internal microphone Records sound. Sound picked up by the internal microphone is converted to 5.1c
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Recording/Playback Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A Recording quality (HD/SD) and Recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP) B HOME button C Remaining battery (approx.) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F OPTION button G Dual Rec H VIEW IMAGES button Recording still images I Face Index set J 5.1ch surround recording K Quality ([FINE]/[STD]) L Image size M Appears while a still image is being saved. N Recording folder D
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X VISUAL INDEX button Upper right Indicator Meaning Indicators when you made FADER changes LCD backlight off Following indicators appear during Drop sensor off recording/playback to indicate the settings Drop sensor activated of your camcorder. Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect Digital effect 9 Manual focus Bottom SCENE SELECTION Upper left . Backlight Indicator Meaning n White balance 5.1ch surround SteadyShot off recording/playback EXPOSURE
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Recording/Playback Performing various functions - “ HOME” and “ OPTION” � You cannot simultaneously select or activate the grayed items in the current recording/playback (HOME) B situation. To see the explanation of the function of each item on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) A (OPTION) 2Touch (HELP). The bottom of (HELP) turns orange. Using the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. For details, see “Hand
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b Notes COMPUTER � When the item you want is not on the screen, [ COMPUTER], [ touch another tab. If you cannot find the item COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] anywhere, the function is not available under the current situation. 1 TV CONNECT Guide* � The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) � Some items appear without a tab. category � The (OPTION) MENU cannot be used 1 during Easy Handycam operation (p
