Sony HDR-SR7E, HDR-SR8E manual

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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating GuideHDR-SR5E/SR7E/SR8E

For details on the advanced operations, please refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

Contents

Operating Guide HDR-SR5E/SR7E/SR8E Read this first ATTENTION Notice On recording Save all your recorded image data Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder On the drop sensor Note on operational temperatures Table of Contents Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack To remove the battery pack To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To reset the date and time Step 4: Preparing for recording Recording To record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” To record/play back easily Playback To adjust the sound volume of movies Operation flow Parts and functions used for the camcorder Page Page Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Performing various functions - “HOME” and “OPTION” To see the explanation of the function of each item on the HOME MENU (HELP) Items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (VIEW IMAGES) category (OTHERS) category (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Items of the OPTION MENU tab Saving images Saving images on a computer Creating a disc with selected images Deleting images To delete all movies or still images at one time Viewing “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) What you can do with a Windows computer Attention Installing software before connecting your camcorder to the computer 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer 2 Turn on the computer 3 Place the supplied CD-ROMin the disc drive of your computer 9 Click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen of the computer 10Follow the on-screeninstructions to install the software 11Follow the on-screeninstructions and, if prompted, restart the computer 12Remove the CD-ROMfrom the disc drive of your computer To disconnect the USB cable Page Troubleshooting Notes before sending your camcorder for repair The recording stops You cannot install “Picture Motion Browser.” “Picture Motion Browser” does not work correctly Your camcorder is not recognized by the computer Self-diagnosisdisplay/Warning indicators (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing E(Battery level warning) (High temperature warning) Slow flashing Fast flashing Precautions On use and care LCD screen On handling the casing About care and storage of the lens To change the battery of the Remote Commander WARNING Specifications System Input/Output connectors General Handycam Station DCRA-C181 AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 On trademarks