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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Enjoying your 9 camcorder Getting Started 15 Handycam Handbook Recording/Playback 23 HDR-SR5/SR7/SR8 Editing 46 Utilizing recording media 57 Customizing your 61 camcorder Troubleshooting 84 Additional 96 Information Quick 107 Reference © 2007 Sony Corporation - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
ACCESS lamp (p. 27) is on: - to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. - to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • When connecting your camcorder to another device with an HDMI cable, a component video cable, a USB cable, etc. be sure to insert the connector plug - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. • Connect an A/V connecting cable or component video cable to the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the Handycam Station. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. • Be - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
case, an indicator appears in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or on the LCD screen (p. 92). When the camcorder is connected to a computer • Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. Note on using the camcorder at high - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
Hard Disk Drive Handycam 5 Subject examples and solutions ..... 8 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow 9 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus 12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 15 Step 2: Charging the battery manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7 - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
Troubleshooting 84 Warning indicators and messages 92 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ......96 Files on the camcorder hard disk/ folder structure 98 Maintenance and precautions .......99 About the AVCHD format 99 About the "Memory Stick 99 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC 32 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec 30 Flowers in closeup Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach B Backlight 32 B BEACH 80 B SNOW 80 A child on the stage under a spot light B SPOTLIGHT 80 - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
using your camcorder (p. 27). • Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are recorded on either the hard disk or a "Memory Stick Duo." • You can select the image quality: HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard definition) image quality. HD (high definition) image quality - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 10
You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, but they will be converted to SD (standard definition) image quality. z Tips • You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 39) displayed on the screen on connecting your TV and camcorder. B Save recorded images. x Saving images on - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
Enjoying your camcorder Recording time of movies HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format Recording mode Approximate recordable time (hour minute) HDR-SR5 HDR-SR7 HDR-SR8 AVC HD 15M (XP) (highest quality) 5 h 20 m 8 h 13 h 30 m AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) 9 h 40 m 14 h 40 m - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
CONNECT Guide* 12 Page 28 28 32 Page 34 35 37 50 Page 46 48, 49 50 54 46 40 (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item Page FORMAT* 57 FORMAT* 58 INFO 58 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 59 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 61)*. * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 13
Enjoying your camcorder Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button in the center, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) B 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 14
3 Touch the item you want to learn more about. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 15
battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 16, 101) Power cord (1) (p. 16) Handycam Station (1) (p. 16, 110) Component video cable (1) (p. 41) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Picture Motion Browser Guide - Handycam - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
. Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug is facing up. 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. When the /CHG - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
135 170 390 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-SR5: Battery pack Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
Getting Started Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-SR5: Battery pack Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. Lens cover 3 Set [DST SET] b Notes • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 75). z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can be displayed during - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
SR8) You can view images using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor. Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move ] (p. 72). Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 22 - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings ), turn it while pressing the green button. Recording still images Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the default setting. You can change the recording media of still images to a "Memory - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
/still images 1 Slide the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D). The VISUAL INDEX Returns to the recording screen 1 :Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.* 2 :Displays still images on the hard disk. 3 :Displays still images on a "Memory Stick - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
Recording/Playback 3 Start playback. Movies: Touch the or Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) tab and the movie to be played back. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Beginning of the movie/previous movie Stops (goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Next movie The recording date/time* Reverse/ - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
EASY A again. from the LCD screen. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) C (or B) to display the menu items available cannot use the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings. Invalid buttons during Easy - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
can record movies on the hard disk of your camcorder. For the recordable time, see page 11. 1 Slide the POWER switch C in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP B (or F). Recording still images Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the default setting - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 29
enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround. • You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your camcorder, on a computer using the supplied software. If you play the disc on a 5.1ch - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 30
high quality still images while recording a movie on the hard disk charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • If you use the (optional) or a filter (optional) to your camcorder, the flash does not emit light. z Tips HDRSR5) - 4.6M (16:9 wide) or 3.4M (4:3) (HDRSR7/SR8) - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
still images are recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder. You can use only a "Memory Stick camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is hard to focus - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 32
. This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t t [SMTH SLW REC]. (CAMERA) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display .. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 33
on the slow motion pictures (The default setting is [OFF]). Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is displayed in good as that of normal recording. Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can assign one menu item you use - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
C (Film Roll Index) G (VIEW IMAGES) F 1 Slide the POWER switch E to turn on your camcorder. 2 Display the desired INDEX screen. Playing back from VISUAL INDEX Press (VIEW IMAGES) F (or C). The to the recording screen (OPTION) 1 34 : Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.* - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 35
Recording/Playback 2 : Displays still images on the hard disk. 3 : Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo." * appears for movies with SD (standard definition) image quality. z Tips • You can change the image quality of a movie you want to play back by touching (OPTION) t tab t [ / INDEX SET] - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
3 Start playing back. Playing movies On the INDEX screen, touch the or tab to play back movies. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Return (to the INDEX screen) Beginning of the scene/previous scene Next scene Stop (go to the INDEX screen) (OPTION) Reverse/Forward z Tips • When playback from - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 37
You can play back the movie from the selected face image. 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [ INDEX]. Returns to the conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. • Set [ INDEX SET] to [ON] before recording to play back from [ - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. 2 To search for movies, touch the or tab. To search for still - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. r Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. r Make the required output settings on your camcorder (page 41). b Notes • The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both equipped with A/V OUT jacks and COMPONENT OUT jacks (p. 107 - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
will advise you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and press (HOME). 2 Touch (OTHERS). 3 Touch [TV CONNECT Guide]. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/ V to change the page. 4 Touch the answer to the question displayed on the screen. Meanwhile - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Recording/Playback t (p. 41) t (p. 42) Type Camcorder Cable TV A 1 Component - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
this connection. • Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality are converted to SD (standard - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
Recording/Playback Type Camcorder Cable TV C 1 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR 2 A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [480i] (p. 74) (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
) image quality. z Tips • If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
camcorder on the hard disk of a computer. Creating a disc with selected images You can save images copied to your computer on a disc. You can also edit those images. Images can be saved in HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard definition) image quality. See "Picture Motion Browser Guide - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
). COMPUTER You can connect your camcorder to a computer. See "Operating Guide" for connecting to the computer. TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder helps you select the appropriate connection for your device (p. 39). Deleting images You can delete images recorded on the hard disk or a "Memory Stick Duo - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the hard disk. • If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p. 50), the movie is deleted also from the - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 58). You can divide movies on the hard disk of your camcorder. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot divide movies. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 26). 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE] t [ [ DIVIDE]. DIVIDE]/ 3 Touch the - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the hard disk. • If case, delete the movies from the Playlist, then divide them. You can copy still images from the hard disk to a "Memory Stick Duo." Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" in your camcorder - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 50
or edit the Playlist. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. • Images with HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality are added to an individual Playlist. z Tips • The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the hard disk are called "original." 1 Touch (HOME - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
t [YES] t . b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. It may damage the hard disk. • You cannot add still images to a Playlist. z Tips • You can add a maximum of 999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 movies with SD - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
3 Select the scene to be deleted from the list. 5 Select the destination with / . The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . z Tips • The original scenes are not changed even if - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
either of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will be dubbed with SD - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
them into your camcorder. 1 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor. 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely, then turn on your camcorder. 3 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to the printer using the USB cable (p. 110). [USB SELECT - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
(hard disk) or instruction manual of the printer to be used. • Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly. - Operate the POWER switch. - Press (VIEW IMAGES). - Remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station. - Disconnect the USB cable - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
trimmed widely. • Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Refer to your printer's instruction manual for details. • The images described below may by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer. • You can - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
can repair the management information in the hard disk (p. 59). Formatting the hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo" Formatting the hard disk You can delete all the images on the hard disk of the camcorder to recover recordable free space. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" to be formatted into your camcorder. 3 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) shown below despite displaying both free and used hard disk space. - HDR-SR5: 40,000 MB - HDR-SR7: 60,000 MB - HDR-SR8: 100,000 MB • Since there is - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
hard disk, and repairs any inconsistencies found. 1 Turn on your camcorder . 2 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [REPAIR IMG.DB F.]. The [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] screen appears. • Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove the battery - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the hard disk of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder to others, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]. Connect your - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
Using the HOME MENU 3 Touch the desired setup item. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/ V to change the page. 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) (HOME) 4 Touch the desired item. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/ V to change the page. (SETTINGS) category 2 Touch - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
*1 72 LCD BRIGHT 72 LCD BL LEVEL 72 LCD COLOR 72 VF B.LIGHT*3 72 OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 73) Items Page TV TYPE 73 DISP OUTPUT 74 COMPONENT 74 CLOCK/ LANG (p. 74) Items Page CLOCK SET*1 20 AREA SET 74 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 74 LANGUAGE SET*1 74 - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
a recording mode to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 4 levels. HD XP Records in the highest quality mode (AVC HD 15M (XP)). HD HQ Records in high quality mode (AVC HD 9M (HQ)). B HD SP Records in standard quality mode (AVC HD 7M (SP)). Customizing your camcorder 63 - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
HD with SD (standard definition) image quality from 3 levels. SD HQ Records in high quality mode (SD expected recording time of each recording mode. AE SHIFT (HDR-SR7/ SR8) Select [ON] to adjust the exposure [AUTO]. • You can also adjust the setting manually using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 33). WB - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
WIDE SELECT When recording with SD (standard definition) image quality, you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. B 16:9 WIDE Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records images to the - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
as a guide when hard disk indicator. b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen. FLASH LEVEL You can set this function when you use the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
are marked with B. IMAGE SIZE For HDR-SR5: B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) HDR-SR7/SR8: B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 3.1M ( 3.1M ) Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality. Customizing your camcorder - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
measured at the following setting: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. When the POWER switch is (Still) HDR-SR5 4.0M 2304 × 1728 4.0M 3.0M 2304 × 1296 3.0M 1.9M 1600 × 1200 VGA (0.3M) 640 × 480 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 32 81 64 160 - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
HD (high definition) image quality - [ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality - [1.7M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD (standard definition) image quality HDR the hard disk. • The unique pixel array of Sony's HDR-SR7/SR8) See page 64. 69 Customizing your camcorder - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
page 66. FLASH LEVEL See page 66. REDEYE REDUC See page 66. DIAL SETTING (HDR-SR7/SR8) See page 67. STILL MEDIA See page 31. 70 VIEW IMAGES SET B HD QUALITY Plays back movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. SD QUALITY Plays back movies recorded with SD (standard definition) image - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
B Time CAMERA DATA Movie Still image • Depending on the hard disk condition, bars [--:-:--] appear. DISPLAY You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. B ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the power zoom lever on your camcorder.* 6IMAGES - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is with / . Low intensity High intensity z Tips • This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. VF B.LIGHT (HDR-SR7/ SR8) You can - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery camcorder 4:3 Select this to view your images on a 4:3 standard TV. 16:9 (wide) images 4:3 images b Notes • Aspect ratio of the image recorded with HD (high definition - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. DISP OUTPUT B LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) and - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
) or IMAGES). (VIEW REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder lights up, as the default setting is [ON]. CALIBRATION [ON] when you use the camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the camcorder, you may damage the internal hard disk. • In a non-gravity situation - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The (OPTION) MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. If you cannot find the desired item, touch - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
67 a 68 - 83 a 31 - 32 - 32 * Items that are included also in the HOME MENU. ** HDR-SR7/SR8 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU Items tab DELETE DELETE by date DELETE ALL * Page a 46 a 47 a 70 COPY t ** a 49 COPY by date** a 50 COPIES - 54 77 Customizing your camcorder - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
a certain subject intentionally. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing in step 1. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm ( for a few seconds in the following cases (This information will not display correctly if - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is hard to focus automatically. EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness follows: For HDR-SR5: down to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.). For HDR-SR7/SR8: down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.). 1 Touch [MANUAL]. appears. 2 - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. B AUTO setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the pale pastel drawing. MICREF LEVEL (Mic reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Select [LOW] when you want to record - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 83
Customizing your camcorder SELF-TIMER A still image is recorded after about 10 seconds. Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON], and appears. To cancel the count - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 84
of data stored on the hard disk in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. 84 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 16). • The plug of - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 75), or turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor. • The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p. 16). 85 Troubleshooting - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 16). The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 16). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
• The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 99). Recording Refer also camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk. You cannot make new recording during this period. • The hard disk of the camcorder is full [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] 87 Troubleshooting - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
the expected approximate recording time of the hard disk. • Depending on an object, such as a fast moving object, the time available for recording may shorten (p. 11, 63). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
(HDR-SR5). case.) hard disk. • You can add no more than 999 images with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 images with SD (standard definition) image quality, to a Playlist. Erase unnecessary images from the Playlist (p. 51). • You cannot add still images in the Playlist. 89 Troubleshooting - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
hard disk to a "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image during playback on your camcorder. Viewing on the TV You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV. • When you are using the component video cable, set [COMPONENT HDMI cable. • The A/V connecting cable ], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
[OLD MOVIE] [STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC] (HDR-SR5) [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SMTH SLW REC], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] [AE SHIFT] [FIREWORKS], (HDR-SR7/SR8) [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] [WIDE SELECT] [OLD MOVIE] Troubleshooting 91 - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E". 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files) Slow flashing • The file is damaged. • The file is unreadable. 92 (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
instructions. x Hard disk HDD format error. • The hard disk of the camcorder camcorder. This will delete all data in the hard disk. Data error. • An error occurred during reading or writing the hard disk of the camcorder. This may occur when you keep applying shock on the camcorder. Troubleshooting - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
on the hard disk of the camcorder cannot be played back (Image files are not damaged). If you execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] after creating new information, playing back the old recorded images may become possible. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Inconsistencies found - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
one time for: - deleting images - copying still images - editing the playlist of HD (high definition) movies - printing still images Data protected. • You tried to delete data protected on another device. Release the protection of the data on the device used to protect the data. 95 Troubleshooting - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
where 1080/60i is supported, you can view the images with the same HD (high definition) image quality as that of the recorded images. You need an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with component and AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. Both a component video cable and an A/V connecting - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] (p. 74). World time difference Additional Information Time-zone differences - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 98
on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images or movies by connecting to a computer, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 99
camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, etc. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder records with the HD (high definition) image quality mentioned below. In addition to HD (high definition that support high - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 100
battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick Duo" (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). • If you use the "Memory Stick Duo" near magnets or magnetic fields. It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk case. - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 101
Memory Stick Duo" by your camcorder conform to the "Design rule for Camera File system" universal standard battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time. - Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 102
damages the inside of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) or the LCD screen. • Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 103
. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - consult your local authorized Sony service facility. - wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. - if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. x When not using your camcorder for a long time - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 104
On handling the casing • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry time. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 105
Sony Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition in each case in this Handbook software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 106
redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select HDR-SR7 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 107
lever (22) (HDR-SR7/SR8) F ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (27) G (flash) button (30) H REMOTE jack I DC IN jack (16) J Hook for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional). K HDMI OUT (mini) jack (41) L MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (HDR- SR7/SR8) When an external microphone (optional) is connected - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 108
precedence over the internal microphone (p. 110). 108 B Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Remote Commander (p. 111) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. C Camera recording lamp (75) Lights up in red during recording. Flashes when remaining hard disk space or battery power is low - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 109
(13, 61) F EASY button (23) G POWER switch (20) H /CHG (charge) lamp (16) I (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (20) J Access lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") (31) K Battery pack (16) L Memory Stick Duo slot (31) M (VIEW IMAGES) button (34) N (Film Roll Index) button (35) O DISP/BATT INFO button (17, 21) P RESET - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 110
(33) (HDR-SR7/SR8) F MANUAL button (33) (HDR-SR7/SR8) G BACK LIGHT button (32) H BATT (battery release) lever (17) I Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. Handycam Station A DISC - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 111
or camera setting remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 108). • When battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 112
Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images 112 A Recording quality (HD/SD) (63) and recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP) (63) B HOME button (13) C Remaining battery (approx.) (17) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 113
camcorder. HDR-SR7/SR8 Backlight (32) White balance (81) SteadyShot off (65) SPOT METER (79)/ EXPOSURE (79) AE SHIFT* (64) WB SHIFT* (64) Tele macro (79) Zebra (66) X.V.COLOR (65) Face Index set (67) Data code during recording The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 114
AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to record an HD (high definition) signal using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format. x JPEG JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, a still image data compression (data capacity reduction) standard. Your camcorder records still images - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 115
Component video cable........ 41 Computer 45 Connection 4:3 TV 42 DVD/HDD recorders .... 53 High definition TV........ 41 Printer 54 VCR 53 Wide TV 42 COPY by date 50 D DATA CODE 70, 113 Date Index 37 DATE/TIME 70, 113 DC IN jack 16 DC plug 16 DELETE DELETE by date........... 47 Hard disk - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 116
HD (high definition) image quality 9 HDD INFO 58 HDMI cable 42 HDMI OUT jack 41 Help 13 High altitudes 5 High Definition TV 41 Holding the camcorder Indicators 113 INDOOR 81 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 101 J JPEG 98, 99 PictBridge 54 Picture Motion Browser Guide 45 PICT.EFFECT (Picture - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 117
17 Hard disk 58 Remaining battery 17 REMAINING (movie)..........66 Remote Commander .....85, 111 REMOTE CTRL (Remote control 75 REPAIR IMG.DB F 59 RESET 109 S S VIDEO cable 43 S VIDEO jack 53 SCENE SELECTION.....80, 90 SD movie files 98 SD QUALITY 63 SD REC MODE 64 SD (standard definition - Sony HDR-SR5/C | Handycam® Handbook - Page 118
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/
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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Handycam Handbook
HDR-SR5/SR7/SR8
Enjoying your
camcorder
9
Getting Started
15
Recording/Playback
23
Editing
46
Utilizing recording media
57
Customizing your
camcorder
61
Troubleshooting
84
Additional
Information
96
Quick
Reference
107