Read this before operating your camcorder

Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Notes on useIn “Handycam Handbook” (this Handbook)

The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer also to “Operating Guide” (the separate volume).

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment

Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo adaptor

Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on the computer

Refer to “Picture Motion Browser Guide” stored on the supplied CD-ROM.

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorderYou can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked

with or (p. 99).

“Memory Stick Duo”

(This size can be used with your camcorder.)

“Memory Stick”

(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

•You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.”

•“Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible equipment.

•Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

Using the camcorder•Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder

LCD screen

(HDR-SR7/SR8)

 

Battery pack

•The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 102).

•To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following when either

of the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p. 20) or the 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 in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly

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