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  • Sony HDR-SR8E | User Manual - Page 1
    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-SR5E/SR7E/SR8E 3-210-379-11(1) For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation
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    you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the
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    of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7E/SR8E) and the LCD screen. • Unless otherwise specially indicated, illustrations in this manual are based on HDRSR7E. • Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice. • The screenshots are from Windows XP. The
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    the camcorder 14 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 17 Performing various functions - " HOME" and " OPTION 19 Saving images 22 Deleting images 22 Enjoying with a computer Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF 23 What you can do with a Windows computer 24 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
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    (p. 6) Handycam Station (1) (p. 6) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 6) Component video cable (1) (p. 13) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 27) 21-pin adaptor (1) For the models with the bottom surfaces only. mark printed on their CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software
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    (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from 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. BATT (battery release) lever 3 Slide the POWER switch
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    charged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. NP-FH60: HDR-SR5E HD SD (Unit:min.) HDR-SR7E/ SR8E HD SD Charging time 135 Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 105*2 120*2 110*3 130*3 Typical recording time*5 50*2 60
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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
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    Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. DISP/BATT INFO 2180 degrees (max.) Adjusting the Viewfinder (HDRSR7E/SR8E) You can view images using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor. Viewfinder
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    You cannot record movies on a "Memory Stick Duo." • See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for changing the image quality to SD (standard definition) image quality. Press PHOTO E lightly or "Memory Stick Duo." Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. 10
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    of recordable still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (1 GB) is as follows (with the default setting of the image size as shown in ( )); HDR-SR5E: 480 ([4.0M]) HDR-SR7E/SR8E: 315 ([6.1M]) All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable images
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    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 movies with SD (standard definition) image quality. 1 Slide the POWER switch D to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press
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    (OTHERS) t [TV CONNECT Guide]. r Make the required output settings on your camcorder. Open the jack cover to connect to jacks on your camcorder. b Notes • When the A/V connecting cable is used to output images, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • The Handycam Station and
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    Parts and functions used for the camcorder The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. Handycam Station 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever. Move the displayed in the center of the displayed frame. 2 PHOTO button (10) 3 Eyecup (HDR-SR7E/SR8E) 4 Viewfinder (9) (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)
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    5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (9) (HDR-SR7E/SR8E) 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 accessories. 9 DC IN jack (6) 0 Hook for
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    rs MANUAL button (HDR-SR7E/SR8E) You can display the [DIAL SETTING] screen with pressing and holding the manual button. rd BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display .. To cancel the backlight function, press BACK LIGHT again. rf BATT (battery release
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    (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 media of still images is a "Memory Stick Duo." z Tips • As the number of still images recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" increases, new folders are
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    of your camcorder. Upper left Manual focus SCENE SELECTION . n Backlight White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER AE SHIFT* WB SHIFT* TELE MACRO ZEBRA X.V.COLOR Face Index set * HDR-SR7E/SR8E b Notes • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory
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    (OPTION) MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Various functions are displayed in the context of the operation. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. 2 Touch the desired
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    your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The (OPTION) MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation [ PRINT] 20 COMPUTER [ COMPUTER], [ COMPUTER], [DISC BURN] TV CONNECT Guide*1 (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category FORMAT*1 FORMAT*1 INFO REPAIR IMG.DB F. (SETTINGS) category
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    BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR], [VF B.LIGHT]*3 OUTPUT SETTINGS [TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT], [COMPONENT] CLOCK/ LANG [CLOCK SET]*1, [AREA SET], also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 11). *2 The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. *3 HDR-SR7E/SR8E Items of
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    Guide." Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the camcorder camcorder to other devices You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD devices. For details, see "Handycam [YES] t . To delete the still images in the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 In step 2, touch [ DELETE]. 2
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    Handbook" (PDF) For details on using your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. For Windows users 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. The select screen
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    software "Picture Motion Browser" is not supported by Macintosh computers. To use a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following website for details. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ 24 System requirements x When using "Picture Motion Browser" OS: Microsoft Windows
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    view or edit movies recorded in HD (high definition) format. Otherwise, the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of the PC. Installing software You need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is
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    the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to the (USB) jack of the computer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Touch [ COMPUTER] on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 9 Click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen of the computer. 10Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. One
  • Sony HDR-SR8E | User Manual - Page 27
    1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall socket. 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then slide the POWER switch to turn on. 3 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable (p. 25). The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the LCD
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    [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. 3 Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only). 4 Touch [END] on the screen of your camcorder. 5 Touch [YES] on the screen of your camcorder. 6 Disconnect the USB cable from the Handycam Station and the computer. b Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the ACCESS
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    the hard disk in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. • For the symptoms of your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for connecting to the computer, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." Menu items are grayed out. • There are some
  • Sony HDR-SR8E | User Manual - Page 30
    Sony service facility. C:04:00 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 6). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder
  • Sony HDR-SR8E | User Manual - Page 31
    used up. • Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining. (High temperature warning) Slow flashing • The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place
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    the inside of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7E/SR8E) 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-SR8E | User Manual - Page 33
    battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to 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-SR8E | User Manual - Page 34
    color, CCIR standards 1080/50i specification Hard disk HDR-SR5E: 40 GB HDR-SR7E: 60 GB HDR-SR8E: 100 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2 The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor
  • Sony HDR-SR8E | User Manual - Page 35
    battery pack HDR-SR7E/SR8E: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack Supplied accessories See page 5. Handycam Station 75 Ω (ohms) USB jack mini-B AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Power requirements AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35
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    camcorder is produced under the license of Dolby Laboratories. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick
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    GB Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan
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3-210-379-
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© 2007 Sony Corporation
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-SR5E/SR7E/SR8E
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).