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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).

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Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read thismanual thoroughly, and retain it for futurereference.

To reduce fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.

Replace the battery with the

specified type only. Otherwise, fireor injury may result.

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 isfitted to this equipment for your safety andconvenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need tobe replaced, a fuse of the same rating as thesupplied one and approved by ASTA orBSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with an or

mark) must be used.If the plug supplied with this equipment hasa detachable fuse cover, be sure to attachthe fuse cover after you change the fuse.Never use the plug without the fuse cover.If you should lose the fuse cover, pleasecontact your nearest Sony service station.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specificfrequencies may influence the picture and soundof this unit.

This product has been tested and found compliantwith the limits set out in the EMC Directive forusing connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8feet).

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causesdata transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restartthe application or disconnect and connect the

communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical &Electronic Equipment(Applicable in the EuropeanUnion and other Europeancountries with separatecollection systems)

This symbol on the product or on itspackaging indicates that this product shallnot be treated as household waste. Instead itshall be handed over to the applicablecollection point for the recycling ofelectrical and electronic equipment.By ensuring this product is disposed ofcorrectly, you will help prevent potentialnegative consequences for the environmentand human health, which could otherwisebe caused by inappropriate waste handlingof this product. The recycling of materialswill help to conserve natural resources.For more detailed information aboutrecycling of this product, please contactyour local Civic Office, your householdwaste disposal service or the shop whereyou purchased the product.Applicable Accessory: RemoteCommander

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofedor waterproofed. See Precautions (p. 32).

To prevent the hard disk from being broken orrecorded images from being lost, do not do thefollowing when either of the (Movie)/(Still) mode lamps (p. 8) or the access lamp*ison:

to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor

from the camcorder. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the

camcorder.

WARNING

CAUTION

Notice for customers in theUnited Kingdom

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPENotes on use

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When connecting your camcorder to anotherdevice with communication cables, be sure toinsert the connector plug in the correct way.Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal willdamage the terminal and may result in amalfunction of your camcorder.

On recording

Before starting to record, test the recordingfunction to make sure the image and sound arerecorded without any problems.

Compensation for the contents of recordingscannot be provided, even if recording orplayback is not possible due to a malfunction ofthe camcorder, recording media, etc.

TV color systems differ depending on thecountry/region. To view your recordings on aTV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

Television programs, films, video tapes, and

other materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such materials maybe contrary to the copyright laws.

Save all your recorded image data

To prevent your image data from being lost,save all your recorded images on externalmedia. It is recommended that you save theimage data on a disc such as DVD-R using yourcomputer*. Also, you can save your image datausing a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*.

It is recommended that you save your imagedata periodically, after recording.

Do not apply shock or vibration to yourcamcorder

The hard disk of the camcorder may not berecognized, or recording or playback may not bepossible.

On the drop sensor

To protect the internal hard disk from the shockby dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensorfunction*. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made whenthis function is activated by the camcorder mayalso be recorded. If the drop sensor catches adrop repeatedly, recording/playback may bestopped.

Note on operational temperatures

When the temperature of the camcorderbecomes extremely high or extremely low, youmay not be able to record or play back on thecamcorder, due to the protection features of thecamcorder being activated in such situations. In

this case, an indicator appears in the viewfinder(HDR-SR7E/SR8E) or on the LCD screen(p. 30).

When the camcorder is connected to acomputer

Do not try to format the hard disk of thecamcorder using a computer. If you do so, your

camcorder may not operate correctly.

Note on using the camcorder at highaltitudes

Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressurearea, where the altitude is more than 3,000meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage thehard disk drive of your camcorder.

Note on disposal/transfer

Even if you perform [ FORMAT]*orformatting the hard disk of the camcorder, youmay not delete data from the hard diskcompletely. When you transfer the camcorder, itis recommended that you perform [EMPTY]*to prevent the recovery of your data.In addition to the above, when you dispose ofthe camcorder, it is recommended that youdestroy the actual body of the camcorder.

About language setting

The on-screen displays in each local language areused for illustrating the operating procedures.Change the screen language before using yourcamcorder if necessary (p. 8).

About this manual

The images of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7E/SR8E) and the LCD screen used in this manualfor illustration purposes are captured using adigital still camera, and therefore may appear

different from the actual images of theviewfinder (HDR-SR7E/SR8E) and the LCDscreen.

Unless otherwise specially indicated,illustrations in this manual are based on HDR-SR7E.

Design and specifications of recording mediaand other accessories are subject to changewithout notice.

The screenshots are from Windows XP. Thescenes may vary depending on the operating

system of the computer.

* Refer also to Handycam Handbook (PDF) andPicture Motion Browser Guide.

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Table of Contents

Read this first ........................................................................................... 2Notes on use................................................................................................... 2

Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................. 5

Step 2: Charging the battery pack ........................................................... 6

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time .................. 8Changing the language setting...................................................................... 8

Step 4: Preparing for recording ................................................................ 9

Recording ............................................................................................... 10

Playback ................................................................................................ 12Playing the image on a TV............................................................................13

Parts and functions used for the camcorder .......................................... 14

Indicators displayed during recording/playback ..................................... 17

Performing various functions - HOME and OPTION ............. 19

Saving images ....................................................................................... 22

Deleting images ..................................................................................... 22

Viewing Handycam Handbook (PDF) .................................................. 23

What you can do with a Windows computer .......................................... 24

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 29Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators ................................................... 30

Precautions ............................................................................................ 32

Specifications ......................................................................................... 34

Getting Started

Recording/Playback

Enjoying with a computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

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Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have the followingitems supplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses indicates thenumber of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 6)

Mains lead (1) (p. 6)

Handycam Station (1) (p. 6)

Component video cable (1) (p. 13)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 13)

USB cable (1) (p. 27)

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Remove the insulation sheet before usingthe Remote Commander.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)(p. 6)

21-pin adaptor (1)

For the models with the mark printed on theirbottom surfaces only.

CD-ROM Handycam ApplicationSoftware (1) (p. 23)

Picture Motion Browser (Software)

Picture Motion Browser Guide Handycam Handbook (PDF)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Insulation sheet

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the InfoLITHIUMbattery pack (H series) afterattaching it to your camcorder.

b Notes

Your camcorder operates only with anInfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series).

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to theDC IN jack on the Handycam

Station.

Be sure that the vmark on the DC plugis facing up.

2 Connect the mains lead to the ACAdaptor and the wall socket.

3 Slide the POWER switch in thedirection of the arrow to OFF

(CHG) (the default setting).

4 Attach the battery pack by slidingit in the direction of the arrow

until it clicks.

5 Set the camcorder onto theHandycam Station securely.

The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up andcharging starts. The /CHG (charge)lamp turns off when the battery pack isfully charged. Remove the camcorderfrom 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.

b Notes When you remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/(Still) lamp (p. 8) is turned off.

43

1

2

5

5

POWERswitch

/CHG lamp

DC IN jack

DC plug

AC Adaptor

Mains leadTo thewall socket

Battery pack

BATT (batteryrelease) lever

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To charge the battery pack using onlythe AC Adaptor

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),

then connect the AC Adaptor directly to theDC IN jack on the camcorder.

Charging time:Approximate time (min.) required whenyou fully charge a completely exhaustedbattery pack.

Recording/Playback time:Approximate time (min.) available whenyou use a fully charged battery pack.

HD stands for high definition imagequality, and SD stands for standard imagequality.

NP-FH60: (Unit:min.)

On the battery pack

Before changing the battery pack, slide thePOWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the

(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 8). The power will not be supplied from the battery

as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to theDC IN jack of your camcorder or the HandycamStation, even when the mains lead isdisconnected from the wall socket.

On the charging/recording/playback time

Times measured when using the camcorder at25C (77F) (10C to 30C (50F to 86F) isrecommended).

The available recording and playback time willbe shorter when you use your camcorder in lowtemperatures.

The available recording and playback time willbe shorter depending on the conditions underwhich you use your camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor

Use the nearby wall socket when using the ACAdaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the

wall socket immediately if any malfunctionoccurs while using your camcorder.

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrowspace, such as between a wall and furniture.

Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the ACAdaptor or battery terminal with any metallicobjects. This may cause a malfunction.

Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power(mains) is still supplied to it while connected tothe wall socket via the AC Adaptor.

Available running time for thesupplied battery pack

HDR-SR5E HDR-SR7E/

SR8EHD SD HD SD

Charging time 135 135

Recording time*1

Continuous

recording

time

105*2

110*3120*2

130*3

90*2

95*3

95*4

100*2

105*3

105*4

Typical

recording

time*5

50*2

55*360*2

65*3

45*2

45*3

45*4

50*2

50*3

50*4

Playback

time*2150 165 140 160

DC IN jack

Open the jackcover.

DC plug

POWER switch

With the vmarkon the right

*1 All times of image quality measured with SPrecording mode when [ INDEX SET] is setto [OFF].

*2 When the LCD backlight turns on.

*3 When the LCD backlight turns off.

*4 When recording with the viewfinder while theLCD panel is closed.

*5 Typical recording time shows the time whenyou repeat recording start/stop, turning thepower on/off and zooming.

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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting thedate and time

1 While pressing the green button,slide the POWER switch

repeatedly in the direction of the

arrow until the respective lamp

lights up.

(Movie):To record movies

(Still):To record still images

When you turn on (Still) lamp, thescreen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3automatically.

2 Select the desired geographicalarea with v/V, then touch [NEXT].

3 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year),[M] (month), [D] (day), hour and

minute, then touch .

The clock starts.

z Tips The date and time do not appear during

recording, but they are automatically recordedon the hard disk, and can be displayed duringplayback.

To reset the date and time

Touch (HOME)t (SETTINGS)t[CLOCK/ LANG] t[CLOCKSET], and set the date and time.

You can change the on-screen displays toshow messages in a specified language.Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS)

t[CLOCK/ LANG] t[ LANGUAGE SET], then select thedesired language.

1

When using thecamcorder for thefirst time, the[CLOCK SET]screen appears on

the LCD screen.

Touch the button on theLCD screen.

POWER switch

Changing the language setting

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Step 4: Preparing for recording

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder (1

), then rotate it to the bestangle to record or play (2).

You can view images using the viewfinderto avoid wearing down the battery, or whenthe image seen on the LCD screen is poor.

Fasten the grip belt and hold your

camcorder correctly.

Adjusting the LCD panel

Adjusting the Viewfinder (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)

190 degrees to thecamcorder

2180 degrees(max.)

290 degrees(max.)

DISP/BATT INFO

Viewfinder lensadjustment leverMove it until theimage is clear.

Viewfinder

Fastening the grip belt

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Recording

1 Slide the POWER switch Cuntil the respective lamp lights up.Press the green button only when the POWER switch Cis in the OFF (CHG) position. (Movie): To record movies

(Still): To record still images

2 Start recording.

Press START/STOP A(or D).

To stop recording, press START/STOP A(or D) again. You cannot record movies on a Memory Stick

Duo.

See Handycam Handbook (PDF) for changingthe image quality to SD (standard definition)image quality.

Press PHOTO Elightly to adjust the

focusA(a beep sounds), then pressit fullyB(a shutter click sounds).

appears beside / . Whendisappears, the image has been recorded.

Still images are recorded on the hard disk in thedefault setting.

b Notes If the ACCESS lamp is lit 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 notremove the battery or AC Adaptor.

START/STOP A

Flashing tLights up

POWER switch C

START/STOP D

[STBY]t [REC]

EASY F

PHOTO

E

(HOME) B

(p. 19)

Movies Still Images

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z Tips You can check the free hard disk space by

pressing (HOME) Bt (MANAGEHDD/MEMORY) t[ INFO].

You can capture up to 3 still images by pressingPHOTO Eduring movie recording.

The maximum continuous recordable time isapproximately 13 hours.

When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the nextmovie file is created automatically.

The maximum recordable time is as follows(with recording mode [HD SP]);

HDR-SR5E: approx. 11 hours and 50 minutes

HDR-SR7E: approx. 17 hours and 50 minutes

HDR-SR8E: approx. 30 hours Use the supplied application software to store

recorded movies as still images. For details, seePicture Motion Browser Guide on thesupplied CD-ROM.

To record still images on a MemoryStick Duo

You can change the recording media of stillimages to a Memory Stick Duo.

You can use only a Memory Stick Duomarked with or

.

x Inserting/ejecting a Memory StickDuo

Open the LCD panel, then insert theMemory Stick Duo into the MemoryStick Duo slot in the right direction until itclicks.

To eject a Memory Stick Duo, open theLCD panel, then lightly push the MemoryStick Duo in once.

b Notes When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your

camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake

or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,eject the Memory Stick Duo, or remove thebattery pack. Otherwise, image data may bedamaged.

If you insert the Memory Stick Duo into theslot in the wrong direction, the Memory StickDuo, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image datamay be damaged.

z Tips The number of recordable still images on the

Memory Stick Duo (1 GB) is as follows (withthe 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 MemoryStick Duo made by Sony Corporation. Thenumber of recordable images varies dependingon the recording environment and the recordingmedia.

The number of recordable images variesdepending on the image quality or the imagesize. For details, see Handycam Handbook(PDF).

x To change the recording media of stillimages

1 Touch (OPTION) t tab t[STILL MEDIA].

2 Select the media in which you want to savestill images, then touch .Your camcorder returns to recordingstandby mode.

To record/play back easily

By pressing the EASY F, nearly allsettings on the camcorder will beautomatically operated so that you canperform recording or playing backoperation without detailed settings. DuringEasy Handycam operation, appears onthe LCD screen. To cancel Easy Handycamoperation, press EASY Fagain.

b Notes

You cannot use some buttons/functions duringEasy Handycam operation.

ACCESS lamp(Memory Stick Duo)

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Playback

1 Slide the POWER switch Dto turn on your camcorder.

2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C(or A).

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to displaythe thumbnails).

Press (Film Roll Index) Bto display the (Film Roll Index) screen. See HandycamHandbook (PDF) for details.

3 Start playback.

Touch the or tab, and the

movie to be played back.

Touch the or tab, and the still

image to be played back.

1Returns to the recording screen2Previous 6 images3

Next 6 images4Returns to the recording screen5Displays movies with HD (high

definition) image quality*

(VIEW IMAGES) A

(VIEW IMAGES) C

6Displays still images on the hard disk7Displays still images on a Memory Stick Duo8

Searches for images by date9 (OPTION)

* appears for movies with SD (standarddefinition) image quality.

POWER switch D

(Film RollIndex) B

Movies

Beginning of thescene/previousscene

Toggles Playor Pause asyou touch Next scene

Stop (go to theINDEX screen)

Reverse/Forward

(OPTION)

Still Images

Slide show

Previous/NextGo to the VISUALINDEX screen (OPTION)

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To adjust the sound volume of movies

When playing back a movie, touch(OPTION) t tab t[VOLUME],then adjust the volume with / .

z Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches

the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEXscreen.

iappears with the image on the tab that wasmost recently played back/recorded (Bfor thestill image in the Memory Stick Duo). Whenyou touch a movie marked with i, you canplay it back from the point it was previously

stopped.

Connection methods and quality of theimage viewed on the TV screen differdepending on what type of TV is connected,and the connectors used.Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the powersource (p. 6).

Refer also to the instruction manualssupplied with the device to be connected.For details on connecting and dubbingrecorded images to VCR or DVD/HDDrecorders, see Handycam Handbook(PDF).

b Notes When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to

play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Somesettings may need to be adjusted on the TVwhen playing back. Refer to the instructionmanual of your TV.

Operation flow

You can make sure that you are connectingthe TV correctly using [TV CONNECTGuide] displayed on the LCD screen.

Open the jack cover to connect to jacks onyour camcorder.

b Notes

When the A/V connecting cable is used tooutput images, images are output with SD(standard definition) image quality.

The Handycam Station and your camcorder areboth equipped with A/V OUT jacks andCOMPONENT OUT jacks (p. 14). Connect theA/V connecting cable or component video cableeither to the Handycam Station or to yourcamcorder. If you connect A/V connectingcables or component video cables to both theHandycam Station and your camcorder at the

same time, image disturbance may occur.

Playing the image on a TV

Switch the input on the TV to theconnected jack.Refer to the instruction manuals of the

TV.rConnect your camcorder and TVreferring to [TV CONNECT Guide].You can use [TV CONNECT Guide] bytouching (HOME) t (OTHERS)t[TV CONNECT Guide].rMake the required output settingson your camcorder.

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Parts and functions used for the camcorder

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

1Power zoom leverTo use the zoom, move the power zoomlever. Move the power zoom lever slightlyfor a slower zoom. Move it further for a

faster zoom.You can magnify still images from about1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playbackzoom).

When you touch the screen during playbackzoom, the point you touched will be displayed inthe center of the displayed frame.

2PHOTO button (10)

3Eyecup (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)

4Viewfinder (9) (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)

HandycamStation

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5Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (9)(HDR-SR7E/SR8E)

6ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing,your camcorder is writing/reading data.

7 (flash) buttonYou can select the settings for the flash.

8REMOTE jackConnect other optional accessories.

9DC IN jack (6)

0Hook for a shoulder beltAttach the shoulder belt (optional).

qaHDMI OUT (mini) jackConnect with the HDMI cable (optional).

qsMIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)When an external microphone (optional) isconnected, it takes precedence over theinternal microphone (p. 16).

qdi(headphones) jack (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)

qfCOMPONENT OUT jackConnect with the component video cable.

qgA/V OUT jackConnect with the A/V connecting cable.

qhGrip belt (9)

qjActive Interface ShoeThe Active Interface Shoe supplies powerto optional accessories such as a video light,

a flash, or a microphone. The accessory canbe turned on or off as you operate thePOWER switch on your camcorder.

qkJACK COVER OPEN/CLOSE knob

qlRemote sensor/Infrared portReceive the signal from the RemoteCommander.

w;Camera recording lampLights up in red during recording. Flasheswhen remaining hard disk space or batterypower is low.

waSpeakerSound comes out from the speaker whileplaying back.

wsLCD screen/touch panelTo record in mirror mode, open the LCDscreen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1),then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side(2).

wdSTART/STOP button (10)

wfZoom buttonsPress for zooming in/out.You can magnify still images from about1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback

zoom). When you touch the screen during playbackzoom, the point you touched will be displayed inthe center of the displayed frame.

wg (HOME) button (19)

whEASY button (11)

wjPOWER switch (8)

wk /CHG (charge) lampLights up while charging your camcorder,

or flickers while charging the flash, andremains lit when the flash charging iscomplete.

wl (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (8)

e;Access lamp (Memory Stick Duo)When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing,your camcorder is writing/reading data.

eaBattery pack (6)

esMemory Stick Duo slot (11)ed (VIEW IMAGES) button (12)

ef (Film Roll Index) button (12)

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egDISP/BATT INFO buttonYou can switch the screen display whenyou press while the power is set to on.When you press while the power is set to

OFF (CHG), you can check the remainingbattery.

ehRESET buttonTo initialize the settings (Reset), pressRESET to initialize all the settings,including settings for date and time.

ejInternal microphoneRecords sound.Sound picked up by the internal

microphone is converted to 5.1ch surroundsound and recorded.

ekFlashFlashes when using the flash.

elLens (Carl Zeiss Lens)

r;NIGHTSHOT switchTo record in dark places, set theNIGHTSHOT switch to ON ( appears).

raCAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)You can assign one menu item you oftenuse to the CAM CTRL dial.

rsMANUAL button (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)You can display the [DIAL SETTING]screen with pressing and holding themanual button.

rdBACK LIGHT buttonTo adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,press BACK LIGHT to display.. Tocancel the backlight function, press BACKLIGHT again.

rfBATT (battery release) lever (6)

rgTripod receptacle (Bottom surface)Attach the tripod (optional: the length of thescrew must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.))to the tripod receptacle using a tripodscrew.

rhDISC BURN buttonCreate a disc by connecting the camcorderto a computer. For details, see PictureMotion Browser Guide.

rjInterface connector

rk (USB) jackConnect with the USB cable.

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Indicators displayed during recording/playback

Recording movies

Recording still images

Viewing movies

Viewing still images

A Recording quality (HD/SD) andRecording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP)

BHOME button

C Remaining battery (approx.)D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or

[REC] (recording))

E Counter (hour/minute/second)

FOPTION button

GDual Rec

HVIEW IMAGES button

I Face Index set

J 5.1ch surround recording

KQuality ([FINE]/[STD])

L Image size

MAppears while a still image is beingsaved.

N Recording folderDisplays only when the recording mediaof still images is a Memory Stick

Duo.

z Tips As the number of still images recorded on a

Memory Stick Duo increases, new folders areautomatically created to store them.

During Dual Rec, indicators for both the movierecording and still image recording appear at thesame time. The place indicators appear slightlydiffers from during usual operations.

O Return buttonP Playback mode

Q Current playing movie number/Numberof total recorded movies

R Previous/Next button

SVideo operation buttons

T Playing back image quality

U Current playing still image number/

Number of total recorded still imagesV Slide show button

WData file name

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XVISUAL INDEX button

Following indicators appear duringrecording/playback to indicate the settingsof your camcorder.

Upper left

Center

Upper right

Bottom

* HDR-SR7E/SR8E

b Notes The recording date and time is recorded

automatically on the hard disk and MemoryStick Duo. They are not displayed whilerecording. However, you can check them as[DATA CODE] during playback.

Indicators when you made

changes

Indicator Meaning

5.1ch surround

recording/playback

Self-timer recording

Flash, REDEYE

REDUC

MICREF LEVEL low

WIDE SELECT

Indicator Meaning

Slide show set

NightShot

Super NightShot

Color Slow Shutter

PictBridge connecting

EWarning

Upper left Upper right

Bottom

Center

Indicator Meaning

FADER

LCD backlight off

Drop sensor off

Drop sensor activated

Indicator Meaning

Picture effect

Digital effect9 Manual focus

SCENE SELECTION

. Backlight

n White balance

SteadyShot off

EXPOSURE/SPOT METER

AE SHIFT*

WB SHIFT*

TELE MACRO

ZEBRA

X.V.COLOR

Face Index set

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Recording/Playback

Performing various functions - HOME and OPTION

You can change the recording functions andthe operating settings for your convenience.For details, see Handycam Handbook(PDF).

1 Turn on your camcorder, thenpress (HOME) A(or B).

2 Touch the desired category.

3 Touch the desired setup item.

4 Follow the guide on the screen forfurther operation.

zTips

If the item is not on the screen, touch v/Vtochange the page.

To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch .

You cannot simultaneously select or activate thegrayed items in the current recording/playbacksituation.

To see the explanation of the functionof each item on the HOME MENU(HELP)

1 Press (HOME) A(or B).

2 Touch (HELP).

The bottom of (HELP) turns orange.

3 Touch the item you want to learn about.When you touch an item, its explanationappears on the screen.

To apply the option, touch [YES].

The (OPTION) MENU appears just likethe pop-up window that appears when youright-click the mouse on a computer.Various functions are displayed in thecontext of the operation. For details, seeHandycam Handbook (PDF).

1 While using your camcorder,touch (OPTION) on the screen.

2 Touch the desired item.

3 Change the setting, then touch.

Using the HOME MENU

(HOME) B

(HOME) A (OPTION)

Category

Using the OPTION MENU

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b Notes When the item you want is not on the screen,

touch another tab. If you cannot find the itemanywhere, the function is not available under the

current situation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen

depend on the recording/playback status of yourcamcorder at the time.

Some items appear without a tab.

The (OPTION) MENU cannot be usedduring Easy Handycam operation (p. 11).

Items of the HOME MENU

(CAMERA) category

MOVIE*1

PHOTO*1

SMTH SLW REC

(VIEW IMAGES) category

VISUAL INDEX*1

INDEX*1

INDEX*1

PLAYLIST

(OTHERS) category

DELETE*1

[ DELETE], [ DELETE]

EDIT

[ DELETE], [ DELETE],

[DIVIDE], [COPY]

PLAYLIST EDIT

[ ADD], [ ADD], [ ADD

by date], [ ADD by date], [

ERASE], [ ERASE], [

ERASE ALL], [ ERASE ALL],

[ MOVE], [ MOVE]

PRINT

[ PRINT], [ PRINT]

COMPUTER

[ COMPUTER], [

COMPUTER], [DISC BURN]

TV CONNECT Guide*1

(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY)

category

FORMAT*1

FORMAT*1

INFO

REPAIR IMG.DB F.

(SETTINGS) category

MOVIE SETTINGS

[ / REC SET]*1, [ REC

MODE], [ REC MODE], [AE

SHIFT]*3, [WB SHIFT]*3,[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE

SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM],[STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW

SHUTTR], [X.V.COLOR],

[GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [

REMAINING], [FLASH LEVEL],

[REDEYE REDUC], [DIAL

SETTING]*3, [ INDEX SET]*1

PHOTO SETTINGS

[ IMAGE SIZE]*1, [

QUALITY], [FILE NO.], [AE

SHIFT]*3, [WB SHIFT]*3,

[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT],

[STEADYSHOT]*3,[GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA],

[FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE

REDUC], [DIAL SETTING]*3,

[STILL MEDIA]*1

VIEW IMAGES SET

[ / INDEX SET]*1, [DATA

CODE], [ DISPLAY], [INTERVAL SET]*1

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Recording/Playback

Items you can set only on the OPTIONMENU will be described below.

SOUND/DISP SET*2

[VOLUME]*1, [BEEP]*1, [LCD

BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD

COLOR], [VF B.LIGHT]*3

OUTPUT SETTINGS

[TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT],

[COMPONENT]

CLOCK/ LANG

[CLOCK SET]*1, [AREA SET],

[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE

SET]*1

GENERAL SET[DEMO MODE], [REC LAMP],

[CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF],

[REMOTE CTRL], [DROP

SENSOR]

*1 You can set these items also during EasyHandycam operation (p. 11).

*2 The menu name is changed to [SOUNDSETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.

*3 HDR-SR7E/SR8E

Items of the OPTION MENU

tab

[FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE

MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT

METER], [SCENE SELECTION],

[WHITE BAL.], [COLOR SLOW SHTR],

[SUPER NIGHTSHOT]

tab[FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT]

tab

[MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER],

[TIMING], [RECORD SOUND]

(The tab depends on the situation/No tab)

[SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET],

[COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE]

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Saving images

Due to the limited capacity of the internalhard disk, make sure that you save theimage data to some type of external mediasuch as a DVD-R or a computer.

You can save the images recorded on thecamcorder as described below.

By using Picture Motion Browser on thesupplied CD-ROM, you can save images ona DVD or the hard disk of a computer. Fordetails, see Picture Motion BrowserGuide.

Creating a disc with One Touch(One Touch Disc Burn)

You can save images recorded on thecamcorder directly to a disc with ease.

Saving images on a computer

You can save images recorded on thecamcorder on the hard disk of a computer.

Creating a disc with selected images

You can save images imported to yourcomputer on a disc. You can also edit thoseimages.

You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDDdevices. For details, see HandycamHandbook (PDF).

Deleting images

1 On the (HOME MENU), touch(OTHERS) t[DELETE].

2 Touch [ DELETE].

3 Touch [ DELETE], [DELETE] (movies) or [DELETE] (still images), according

to the type of image you want to

delete, then touch the image to be

deleted.

The selected image is marked with .

4 Touch t[YES] t .

To delete all movies or still images atone time

In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]/[DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] t[YES] t[YES] t .

To delete the still images in theMemory Stick Duo

1 In step 2, touch [ DELETE].

2 Touch [ DELETE], then touch thestill image to be deleted.The selected still image is marked with

.

3 Touch t[YES] t .

zTips

To delete all still images on the Memory StickDuo, in step2, touch [ DELETE ALL]t[YES] t[YES] t .

Saving images using acomputer

Saving images by connectingyour camcorder to other devices

Deleting the images on the harddisk

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Viewing Handycam Handbook (PDF)

For details on using your camcorder, seeHandycam Handbook (PDF).To view Handycam Handbook (PDF),you need to install Adobe Reader on your

computer.

1 Turn on the computer.

2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) inthe disc drive of your computer.The select screen for installationappears.

3 Click [Handycam Handbook].The installation screen for HandycamHandbook (PDF) appears.

4 Select the desired language andthe model name of your

Handycam, then click [Handycam

Handbook (PDF)].

Installation starts. When the installationis completed, the short-cut icon ofHandycam Handbook (PDF) appearson the desktop of your computer.

The model name of your Handycam isprinted on its bottom surface.

5 Click [Exit] t[Exit], then removethe CD-ROM from the disc driveof your computer.

1 Turn on the computer.

2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) inthe disc drive of your computer.

3 Open the [Handbook] folder in theCD-ROM, double-click the [GB]

folder and then drag-and-drop theHandbook.pdf on the computer.

Double-click Handbook.pdf to view thehandbook.

For Windows users

For Macintosh users

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What you can do with a Windows computer

When you install the Picture MotionBrowser on a Windows computer from thesupplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy thefollowing operations.

x Creating a disc with images taken withyour camcorder by one simpleoperation

By pressing DISC BURN on the HandycamStation (p. 16), you can save imagesrecorded on your camcorder to a disc onyour computer.

x Importing images taken with yourcamcorder to a computer

x Viewing imported images on acomputer

x Creating a disc with edited images

For details on Picture Motion Browser,see Picture Motion Browser Guide.

Attention

This camcorder captures high definitionfootage in the AVCHD format. Using theenclosed PC software, high definitionfootage can be copied onto DVD media.However, DVD media containing AVCHDfootage should not be used with DVD basedplayers or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media andmay erase its contents without warning.DVD media containing AVCHD footagemay be played on a compatible Blu-rayDisc player/recorder or other compatibledevice.

x When using Picture Motion Browser

OS:Microsoft Windows 2000 ProfessionalSP4/Windows XP SP2*/WindowsVista*

Standard installation is required.Operation is not assured if the above OShas been upgraded or in a multi-bootenvironment.

CPU:Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster(Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, IntelPentium D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel CoreDuo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2Duo 1.66 GHz or faster isrecommended.)Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or fasterenables the following operations:

Memory:For Windows 2000/WindowsXP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more isrecommended.)For processing SD (standard definition)image quality content only, 256 MB of

memory or more is necessary.

For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more

Hard disk:Disk volume required forinstallation: Approximately 800 MB(10 GB or more may be necessary whencreating AVCHD format discs.)

Display:DirectX 7 or later-compatiblevideo card, Minimum 1,024 768 dots,High Color (16 bit color)

Others: USB port (this must beprovided as standard), Hi-Speed USB(USB 2.0 compatible is recommended),

x Using a Macintosh computerThe supplied software Picture MotionBrowser is not supported by Macintoshcomputers. To use a Macintosh computerconnected to your camcorder, see thefollowing website for details.http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/

ms/us/

System requirements

* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are notsupported.

Importing the contents to the computer

One Touch Disc Burn

Creating an AVCHD format disc/DVD-video

Copying a disc

Processing only the contents in SD(standard definition) image quality

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DVD burner (CD-ROM drive isnecessary for installation)

b Notes

Even in a computer environment where theoperations are guaranteed, frames may bedropped from movies with HD (high definition)image quality, resulting in uneven playback.However, imported images and images on discscreated subsequently will not be affected.

Operations are not guaranteed, even oncomputers fulfilling the above systemrequirements. For example, other open orbackground applications currently running maylimit product performance.

Picture Motion Browser does not support5.1ch surround sound reproduction. The soundis reproduced in 2ch sound.

If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the ACAdaptor as the power source when you view oredit movies recorded in HD (high definition)format. Otherwise, the software will not workproperly due to the power saving function of thePC.

You need to install the software to yourWindows computer before connectingyour camcorder to the computer. Theinstallation is required only for the firsttime.Contents to be installed and proceduresmay differ depending on your OS.

1 Confirm that your camcorder isnot connected to the computer.

2 Turn on the computer.b Notes Log on as an Administrator for installation.

Close all applications running on the

computer before installing the software.

3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in thedisc drive of your computer.

The installation screen appears.

If the screen does not appear

4 Click [Install].

5 Select the language for theapplication to be installed, then

click [Next].

6 Check your area and country/region, then click [Next].

7 Read [License Agreement], select[I accept the terms of the license

agreement] if you agree, then

click [Next].

8 Connect your camcorder to thecomputer following the stepsbelow.

Installing software

1Click [Start], then click [My Computer].(For Windows 2000, double-click [MyComputer].)

2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)](CD-ROM) (disc drive).*

* Drive names (such as (E:)) may varydepending on the computer.

1Connect the AC Adaptor to the HandycamStation and a wall socket.

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9 Click [Next] on the connectionconfirmation screen of the

computer.

b Notes

Even if a screen prompting you to restart

your computer appears, you do not need to

restart it at this time. Click [NO], and

continue installing the software.

The authentication may take time.

10Follow the on-screen instructionsto install the software.

One of the following installation screensappears, depending on the computer

environment. Check the screen and

follow the instructions displayed toinstall the required software.

11Follow the on-screen instructionsand, if prompted, restart the

computer.

The installation is complete.

12Remove the CD-ROM from thedisc drive of your computer.

2Set the camcorder onto the HandycamStation, then slide the POWER switch to

turn on.

3Connect the (USB) jack of the

Handycam Station to the (USB) jack ofthe computer using the supplied USB

cable.

4Touch [ COMPUTER] on the LCDscreen of your camcorder.

Sonic UDF Reader*

Software required to recognize an AVCHD

format disc

Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime

(Windows 2000 only)

Software required to create a DVD Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1*

Software required to create an AVCHD disc

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c*Software required to handle movies

* For Windows 2000 and Windows XP only

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After you install the software, shortcuticons for Picture Motion Browser andPicture Motion Browser Guide arecreated on the desktop.For the basic operation of Picture MotionBrowser, see Picture Motion BrowserGuide.

To import the images to the computer, etc.,connect your camcorder to the computer bythe following steps.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to theHandycam Station and a wall

socket.

2 Set the camcorder onto theHandycam Station, then slide the

POWER switch to turn on.

3 Connect the (USB) jack of theHandycam Station to a computer

using the supplied USB cable

(p. 25).

The [USB SELECT] screen appears onthe LCD screen of your camcorder.

Touch the desired button on the screen.

z Tips If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,

touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t[COMPUTER] to display the screen.

Recommended USB cable connection

To assure the proper functioning of yourcamcorder, connect your camcorder to acomputer as below.

Connect the USB ports of the Handycam Stationand a computer using the USB cable. Do notconnect anything to other USB ports of a

computer. When connecting to a computer with a USB

keyboard and USB mouse connected as standardequipment, connect the Handycam Station toanother USB port using the USB cable.

b Notes Operations are not guaranteed when multiple

USB devices are connected to a computer.

Be sure to connect the USB cable to a USB port.If it is connected to a computer via a USB

keyboard or USB hub, operations are notguaranteed.

To disconnect the USB cable

1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] iconon the task tray on the bottom right of thedesk top.

Operating Picture MotionBrowser

Double-click to start PictureMotion Browser.

Double-click to start PictureMotion Browser Guide.

Connecting your camcorder to acomputer

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2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass StorageDevice].

3 Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only).

4 Touch [END] on the screen of yourcamcorder.

5 Touch [YES] on the screen of yourcamcorder.

6 Disconnect the USB cable from theHandycam Station and the computer.

b Notes Do not disconnect the USB cable while the

ACCESS lamp is lit.

Before turning off your camcorder, disconnectthe USB cable following the proper proceduresdescribed above.

Disconnect the USB cable using the properprocedures described above. Otherwise, filesstored on the hard disk of your camcorder or in aMemory Stick Duo may not be updatedcorrectly. Also, disconnecting the USB cableimproperly may cause a malfunction of the harddisk of your camcorder or of the Memory StickDuo.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using yourcamcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problempersists, disconnect the power source and

contact your Sony dealer.

Notes before sending your camcorderfor repair

Your camcorder may be required to initialize orchange the current hard disk of the camcorder,depending on the problem. In the event of this,the data stored on the hard disk will be deleted.Be sure to save the data on the internal hard disk(see Handycam Handbook (PDF)) onto other

media (backup) before sending your camcorderfor repair. We will not compensate you for anyloss of hard disk data.

During repair, we may check a minimumamount of data stored on the hard disk in orderto investigate the problem. However, your Sonydealer will neither copy nor retain your data.

For the symptoms of your camcorder, seeHandycam Handbook (PDF) and forconnecting to the computer, see Picture MotionBrowser Guide.

Menu items are grayed out.

There are some functions you cannotactivate simultaneously. For details, seeHandycam Handbook (PDF).

The power does not turn on.

Attach a charged battery pack to the

camcorder (p. 6). Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to

the wall socket (p. 6).

Set the camcorder onto the HandycamStation securely (p. 6).

The camcorder does not operateeven when the power is set to on.

It takes a few seconds for your

camcorder to be ready to shoot after thepower is turned on. This is not amalfunction.

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from thewall socket or remove the battery pack,

then reconnect it after about 1 minute.If the functions still do not work, pressthe RESET button (p. 16) using apointed object. (If you press the RESET

button, all settings, including the clocksetting, are reset.)

The temperature of your camcorder isextremely high. Turn off yourcamcorder and leave it for a while in acool place.

The temperature of your camcorder isextremely low. Leave your camcorderwith the power of your camcorder on.Turn off the camcorder and take it to awarm place. Leave the camcorder therefor a while, then turn on the camcorder.

Buttons do not work.

During Easy Handycam operation,available buttons/functions are limited.Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Fordetails on Easy Handycam operation,refer to Handycam Handbook (PDF).

Your camcorder gets warm.

This is because the power has beenturned on for a long time. This is not amalfunction.

The power abruptly turns off.

When approximately 5 minutes haveelapsed while you do not operate yourcamcorder, the camcorder is

automatically turned off (A.SHUTOFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUTOFF], or turn on the power again, oruse the AC Adaptor.

Charge the battery pack (p. 6).

Pressing START/STOP or PHOTOdoes not record images.

The playback screen is displayed. Set

the POWER switch to (Movie) or(Still) (p. 10).

Your camcorder is recording the imageyou have just shot on the hard disk.

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You cannot make new recording duringthis period.

The hard disk of the camcorder is full.Delete unnecessary images (p. 22).

Total number of movie scenes or stillimages exceeds the recordable capacityof your camcorder. Delete unnecessaryimages (p. 22).

The recording stops.

The temperature of your camcorder isextremely high/low. Turn off yourcamcorder and leave it for a while in acool/warm place.

You cannot install Picture MotionBrowser.

Check the computer environmentrequired to install it.

Install it in the proper order (p. 25).

Picture Motion Browser does not

work correctly. Quit Picture Motion Browser and

restart your computer.

Your camcorder is not recognized bythe computer.

Install Picture Motion Browser(p. 25).

Disconnect devices from the USB jackof the computer other than thekeyboard, mouse, and your camcorder.

Disconnect the USB cable from thecomputer and the Handycam Station,and restart the computer, then connectthe computer and your camcorder againin the proper order.

Make sure the [Media Check Tool] isrunning on the computer. For details onthe media check tool, see PictureMotion Browser Guide.

If indicators appear in the viewfinder(HDR-SR7E/SR8E) or on the LCD screen,check the following.You can fix some symptoms by yourself. Ifthe problem persists even after you havetried a couple of times, contact your Sonydealer or local authorized Sony servicefacility.

C:(or E:) ss:ss(Self-diagnosisdisplay)

C:04:ss

The battery pack is not anInfoLITHIUM battery pack (Hseries). Use an InfoLITHIUM batterypack (H series) (p. 6).

Connect the DC plug of the ACAdaptor to the DC IN jack of theHandycam Station or your camcordersecurely (p. 6).

C:13:ss/ C:32:ss

Remove the power source. Reconnect itand operate your camcorder again.

E:20:ss/ E:31:ss/ E:61:ss/E:62:ss/ E:91:ss/ E:94:ss

A malfunction that you cannot servicehas occurred. Contact your Sony dealeror local authorized Sony servicefacility. Inform them of the 5-digitcode, which starts from E.

101-0001 (Warning indicatorpertaining to files)

Slow flashing

The file is damaged.

The file is unreadable.

Self-diagnosis display/Warningindicators

C:04:00

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(Warning on the hard disk of thecamcorder)*

Fast flashing

An error may have occurred with thehard disk drive in your camcorder.

(Warning on the hard disk of thecamcorder)*

Fast flashing

The hard disk of the camcorder is fullyrecorded.

An error may have occurred with the

hard disk drive in your camcorder.

E(Battery level warning)

Slow flashing

The battery pack is nearly used up.

Depending on the operatingenvironment or battery conditions,Emay flash, even if there areapproximately 20 minutes remaining.

(High temperature warning)

Slow flashing

The temperature of your camcorder isgetting higher. Turn off your camcorderand leave it for a while in a cool place.

Fast flashing*

The temperature of your camcorder isextremely high. Turn off yourcamcorder and leave it for a while in acool place.

(Low temperature warning)*

Fast flashing

The temperature of your camcorder isextremely low. Make the camcorderwarm.

(Warning indicator pertaining toMemory Stick Duo)

No Memory Stick Duo is inserted(p. 11).

(Warning indicators pertaining toMemory Stick Duo formatting)*

The Memory Stick Duo is damaged.

The Memory Stick Duo is notformatted correctly.

(Warning indicator pertaining toincompatible Memory Stick Duo)*

An incompatible Memory Stick Duois inserted.

-(Warning indicator pertainingto the write-protect of the MemoryStick Duo)*

The write-protect tab on the MemoryStick Duo is set to lock.

Access to the Memory Stick Duo wasrestricted on another device.

(Warning indicator pertaining tothe flash)

Fast flashing* There is something wrong with the

flash.

(Warning indicator pertaining tocamera-shake warning)

The amount of light is not sufficient, socamera-shake easily occurs. Use theflash.

The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold thecamcorder steady with both hands andrecord the image. However, note thatthe camera-shake warning indicatordoes not disappear.

* You hear a melody when the warning indicatorsappear on the screen.

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Precautions

On use and care

Do not use or store the camcorder andaccessories in the following locations:

Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.Never leave them exposed to temperaturesabove 60C (140F), such as under directsunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in thesun. They may malfunction or becomedeformed.

Near strong magnetic fields or mechanicalvibration. The camcorder may malfunction.

Near strong radio waves or radiation. Thecamcorder may not be able to record properly.

Near AM receivers and video equipment.Noise may occur.

On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sandor dust gets in your camcorder, it maymalfunction. Sometimes this malfunctioncannot be repaired.

Near windows or outdoors, where the LCDscreen, the viewfinder (HDR-SR7E/SR8E), orthe lens may be exposed to direct sunlight.This damages 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 rain or sea water. If your camcorder getswet, it may malfunction. Sometimes thismalfunction cannot be repaired.

If any solid object or liquid gets inside thecasing, unplug your camcorder and have itchecked by a Sony dealer before operating itany further.

Avoid rough handling, disassembling,modifying, physical shock, or impact such ashammering, dropping or stepping on theproduct. Be particularly careful of the lens.

Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)when you are not using your camcorder.

Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, forexample, and operate it. Doing so might causeheat to build up inside.

When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it bythe plug and not the lead.

Do not damage the mains lead such as byplacing anything heavy on it.

Keep metal contacts clean.

Keep the Remote Commander and button-typebattery out of childrens reach. If the battery isaccidentally swallowed, consult a doctorimmediately.

If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: consult your local authorized Sony service

facility.

wash off any liquid that may have contactedyour skin.

if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash withplenty of water and consult a doctor.

x When not using your camcorder for along time

Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by

playing back or recording images for about 3minutes.

Use up the battery pack completely beforestoring it.

LCD screen

Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCDscreen, as it may cause damage.

If your camcorder is used in a cold place, aresidual image may appear on the LCD screen.

This is not a malfunction. While using your camcorder, the back of the

LCD screen may heat up. This is not amalfunction.

x To clean the LCD screenIf fingerprints or dust make the LCD screendirty, it is recommended you use a softcloth to clean it. When you use the LCDCleaning Kit (optional), do not apply thecleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.

Use cleaning paper moistened with theliquid.

On handling the casing

If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder bodywith a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

Avoid the following to avoid damage to thefinish:

Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,

alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticideand sunscreen.

Handling the camcorder with abovesubstances on your hands.

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Leaving the casing in contact with rubber orvinyl objects for a long period of time.

About care and storage of the lens

Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a softcloth in the following instances:

When there are fingerprints on the lenssurface.

In hot or humid locations

When the lens is exposed to salty air such asat the seaside.

Store in a well-ventilated location subject tolittle dirt or dust.

To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as

described above. It is recommended that youoperate your camcorder about once a month tokeep it in optimum state for a long time.

On charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery

Your camcorder has a pre-installedrechargeable battery to retain the date, time,and other settings even when the POWERswitch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-

installed rechargeable battery is alwayscharged while your camcorder is connectedto the wall socket via the AC Adaptor orwhile the battery pack is attached. Therechargeable battery will be fullydischarged in about 3 monthsif you donot use your camcorder at all. Use yourcamcorder after charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery.However, even if the pre-installed

rechargeable battery is not charged, thecamcorder operation will not be affected aslong as you are not recording the date.

x ProceduresConnect your camcorder to a wall socketusing the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave itwith the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)for more than 24 hours.

To change the battery of the RemoteCommander

1 While pressing on the tab, inset your

fingernail into the slit to pull out thebattery case.

2 Place a new battery with the + sidefacing up.

3 Insert the battery case back into theRemote Commander until it clicks.

When the lithium battery becomes weak, the

operating distance of the Remote Commandermay shorten, or the Remote Commander maynot function properly. In this case, replace thebattery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.Use of another battery may present a risk of fireor explosion.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do notrecharge, disassemble or dispose of infire.

Tab

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Specifications

System

Video compression formatAVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Stillimages)

Audio compression formatDolby Digital 2/5.1chDolby Digital 5.1 Creator

Video signalPAL color, CCIR standards1080/50i specification

Hard disk

HDR-SR5E:40 GB

HDR-SR7E:

60 GBHDR-SR8E:100 GBWhen measuring media capacity, 1 GBequals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which isused for data management.

Recording formatMovie (HD): AVCHD 1080/50iMovie (SD): MPEG2-PSStill image: Exif Ver.2.2*1

Viewfinder (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)

Electric viewfinder (color)Image device

HDR-SR5E:5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensorRecording pixels (still image, 4:3):Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 1 728) pixels*2Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 pixelsEffective (movie, 16:9):1 430 000 pixelsEffective (movie, 4:3):1 080 000 pixelsEffective (still image, 16:9):1 490 000 pixelsEffective (still image, 4:3):1 990 000 pixels

HDR-SR7E/SR8E:6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensorRecording pixels (still image, 4:3):Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 2 136) pixels*2Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixelsEffective (movie, 16:9):2 280 000 pixelsEffective (movie, 4:3):

1 710 000 pixelsEffective (still image, 16:9):2 280 000 pixelsEffective (still image, 4:3):3 040 000 pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

HDR-SR5E:10 (Optical), 20 , 80 (Digital)

HDR-SR7E/SR8E:10 (Optical), 20 (Digital)

Focal lengthF1.8 ~ 2.9Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)

HDR-SR5E:f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.)When converted to a 35 mm still cameraFor movies*3: 41.3 ~ 485 mm (1 11/16 ~ 19 1/8 in.) (16:9), 50.5 ~ 594 mm (2 ~ 23 1/2 in.)(4:3)

For still images: 40.4 ~ 404 mm (1 5/8 ~ 16in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.)(4:3)

HDR-SR7E/SR8E:f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.) Whenconverted to a 35 mm still cameraFor movies: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.)(16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm (1 15/16 ~ 19 3/8 in.)(4:3)For still images: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.)(4:3)

Color temperature[AUTO], [ONE PUSH],[INDOOR] (3 200 K),[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination2 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [ON],Shutter speed 1/25 sec)0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)

*1 Exif is a file format for still images,established by the JEITA (Japan

Electronics and Information TechnologyIndustries Association). Files in thisformat can have additional informationsuch as your camcorders settinginformation at the time of recording.

*2 The unique pixel array of Sonys ClearVidCMOS sensor and image processingsystem (new Enhanced ImagingProcessor) allows for still image resolutionequivalent to the sizes described.

*3 The focal length figures are actual figures

resulting from wide angle pixel read-out.

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AdditionalInformation

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video output10-pin connectorVideo signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms)

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms)Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 (ohms)Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47k(kilohms)), Output impedance with lessthan 2.2 k(kilohms)

COMPONENT OUT jackY: 1 Vp-p, 75(ohms)PB/PR, CB/CR: 350 mV, 75 (ohms)

HDMI OUT jackHDMI Type C mini connector

Headphone jack (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)

Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm)

MIC input jack (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm)

REMOTE jackStereo mini-minijack ( 2.5 mm)

LCD screen

Image6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)

Total dot number

211 200 (960 220)

General

Power requirementsDC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption

HDR-SR5E:During camera recording using the LCD withnormal brightness:

HD: 4.0 W SD: 3.5 WHDR-SR7E/SR8E:During camera recording using theviewfinder with normal brightness:HD: 4.4 W SD: 3.9 WDuring camera recording using the LCD withnormal brightness:HD: 4.6 W SD: 4.1 W

Operating temperature0 C to + 40 C (32 F to 104 F)

Storage temperature

-20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F)Dimensions (approx.)

HDR-SR5E:75 81 135 mm(3 3 1/4 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)

including the projecting parts75 81 140 mm(3 3 1/4 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)including the projecting parts, and the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack attached

HDR-SR7E/SR8E:75 81 144 mm(3 3 1/4 5 3/4 in.) (w/h/d)including the projecting parts75 81 149 mm(3 3 1/4 5 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)including the projecting parts, and the NP-FH60 rechargeable battery pack attached

Mass (approx.)

HDR-SR5E:460 g (1 lb) main unit only

540 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NP-FH60rechargeable battery pack

HDR-SR7E/SR8E:530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FH60rechargeable battery pack

Supplied accessoriesSee page 5.

Handycam Station DCRA-C181

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video output10-pin connectorVideo signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms)Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms)Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 (ohms)Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47k(kilohms)), Output impedance less than2.2 k(kilohms)

COMPONENT OUT jackY: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms)PB/PR, CB/CR: 350 mV, 75 (ohms)

USB jackmini-B

AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B

Power requirementsAC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption0.35 - 0.18 A

Power consumption18 W

Output voltageDC 8.4 V*

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Operating temperature0 C to + 40 C (32 F to 104 F)

Storage temperature-20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F)

Dimensions (approx.)48 29 81 mm(1 15/16 1 3/16 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)excluding the projecting parts

Mass (approx.)170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the mains lead

* See the label on the AC Adaptor for otherspecifications.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60

Maximum output voltageDC 8.4 V

Output voltageDC 7.2 V

Capacity7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)31.8 33.3 45.0 mm(1 5/16 1 5/16 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

80 g (2.9 oz)Operating temperature

0 C to + 40 C (32 F to 104 F)

TypeLithium ion

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

Your camcorder is produced under the license ofDolby Laboratories.

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Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark ofDolby Laboratories.

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