into the terminal will damage the terminal and 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 sure to slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when you insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it.

About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8), and lens

•A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.

•The viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) and the LCD screen are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) and on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Black point

White, red, blue or green point

•Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8), or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.

•Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

About changing the language setting

•The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 21).

On recording

•Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.

•Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

•TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

•Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

About this Handbook

•The images of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/ SR8) and the LCD screen used in this Handbook for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different.

•The illustrations used in this Handbook are based on the model HDR-SR7. The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder.

•Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.

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