SONY Digital 3-2to-374-1, HD Video Camera Recorder Getting Started Handycam Handbook Editing HDR-SR5/SR Utilizing 7/SR8 recording media Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference AVCHD @ M_M_Y 5_1_ _ © 2007 Sony Corporation (.#,o,oL,..
Readthis beforeoperatingyourcamcorder Belk)re operating the unit, please read this Handbouk thuroughly, and retain it for future reference. When using a "Memory with "Memory Stick Duo" Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memor_ Stick D/lo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. In "Handycam Handbook" (this Handbook) The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer alsu to "Operating Guide" (the separate volume).
intotheterminal willdamage tileterminal • Du not aim at tile sun. Doing so might and may result inanmll)mction ufyour cause your camcorder to mzlltunction. cmucorder. Take images uf the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. •Connect anA/Vconnecting cable or component video cable tutheHan@cam About changing the language setting Station when using your camcorder attached totileHandycam Station.
Aboutthe Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens. which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss. in Germany, and Sony Corporation. and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system liar video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also. the lens for your camcorder is T*-coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function.
Noteson usingthe HardDiskDriveHandycam Save all yourrecordedimage data Note on operatingtemperatures • To plvvent youl +inlage data I]+om being lost, sa_e all your lvcorded images on external media. It is l+CColnn/endedth+tt you sa_e tile image data on a disc sucll as DVD-R using your computer (p. 45). Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 53). • Wbell • It is lvcommended that you save your inlage data periodically, alter recording.
Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder .................................... 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam .................................... 5 Subject examples i i Operation I and solutions ,|I I ..... 8 I" Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects .................................... 32 Recording in mirror mode ........... 32 Recording the fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC) .........
Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered ..................................................... 60 Using your camcorder abroad ...... 96 Files on the camcorder hard disk/ folder structure ............................ 98 What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the Ill-HOME MENU ........................ 61 Using the HOME MENU .............. 61 List of the _ (SETTINGS) category items ......................................... 62 MOVIE SETTINGS .......................
Subjectexamplesand solutions sf_otof a ski slope Gettinga or beach good _SMTH SLWREC ....................... 32 IP.Backlight ................................... 32 IP.BEACH....................................... 80 IP.SNOW....................................... 80 I movie recordi£g P,.Dual Rec................................... 30 I up lowers in close- stage ander a spot A child on the IP.SPOTLIGHT............................... 80 Fireworks with all IP.PORTRAIT................................
E_joyingyo lrcamcorder #p÷[atien fl#w = £esord_[si_g'four sagl_ordsr(p 27) • Mo_ ies arc recorded on tile hard disk, and still images are recorded on eifimr the hard disk or a "Memory Stick Duo." 8 3 • You can _lecl the image quality: HD (high definition) ilnage quality or SD (stmldard definition) image quality. H9 (Ngl__ie{iNtig_}i,_ags q_aiii_l g S£ {sta_dard deiiaiiio_} image IVIPEG2format Records definition) with SD (standard image quality.
Pmayback the images. M Viewingon theLCDscreenotyourcam€order (p. 34) M Viewingon a highdefinitionTV(p. 41) Yott can enjoy movies with HD (high definition) image quality, with the same image quality as they were recorded. W Viewing on a non-high-definition 16:g (wide) TV (p. 42) You can er_joy movie', recorded 'aith HD (high definition/ converted to SD (standard definition) image quality. image quality, but they 'aill he "_" Tips • You can consult the [TV CONNECT and canlcorder. Guide] (p.
Recording mode Approximate recordable HDR-SR5 time (hour HDR-SR7 minute) HDR-SR8 3 AVC HD 15M(XP) 5 h 20 m 8 h 13 h 30 m AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) 9 h 40 m 14 h 40 m 24 h 40 m AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality) I I I150 m 17 h 50 m 30 I1 AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play) 15 I1 10 m 22 h 50 m 38 h 10 m (highest quality) Recording mode Approximate recordable HDR-SR5 time HDR-SR7 (hour g minute) HDR-SR8 SD9M (HQ) (high quality) 9h 40 m 14h40 m 24 h40m SD 6M (SP) (standard
"_HOME" and "°_:=OPTION" - Takingadvantageof two types of menus [] (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 13) I Category Categoriesand items of the HONE MENU (CAMERA) category ii!i}i i_! (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) _i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i MOVIE* 28 @ FORMAT* 57 PHOTO* 28 FORMAT* 58 SMTH SLW REC 32 @ INFO REPAIR [_ 58 IMG.DB (SETTINGS) INDEX* 34 _INDEX* 35 [_] INDEX* 37 PLAYLIST 50 I_ F.
A _1. Touch the desired Example: IEDITI 4 / item. While pressing the green button in the center, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. 8 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further 3 g operation. To hide the HOMEMENU screen Touch 1_3. 2 Press _ (HOME) [] (or [_). (HOME) [] When youwant to knowsomething aboutthe functionof each item on the HOMEMENU - HELP 1 Press _ (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. _ (HOME)[] 3 Touch the desired category.
0 Touch the item you want more about. to learn When yuu touch all item. its explanation appears on the screen. Tu apply tile option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. I0 deactivate the HELP Touch [] (HELP) again in step 2. Just a tuuch on the screen during shooting or playback displays tile functions available at that moment. You will find it easy tu make various settings. See page 76 for further details.
Gd#_g 8tar,_ed Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems Make sure that items supplied The number in nu mber of that AC Adaptor you have tile folk)wing witb your camcorder. the parentheses indicates item supplied. (1) (p. 16) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 111 ) the A button-type lithium Rechargeable (p. 16, 101) battery battery is aheady installed. pack NP-FH60 (1) m = Power cord (1) (p. 16) CD-ROM Software" Handycam Station (1) (p.
Step 2: Chargingthe battery pack POWER switch 5 Battery pack 1 _/CHG (charge) DC IN j, DC plug To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 101 ) after attaching it to your camcorder. ,/I HI. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
To removeyourcamcorderfromthe Handycam Station Turn off tile power, then remove tile camcorder from tile Hattdycam Station holding both your camcorder and tile Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Slide tile POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide tile BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. m BATT (battery release) lever 0 g g. Notes • When you remove disconnect the (Movie) mined off. AC the bauery Adaptor, lamp/_ (Still) pack lllilke lamp or s/ire that tile (p.
pressing DISP/BATT INFO iulk)rmation is displayed. Remaining battery again while tile HDR-SR7/SR8: (approx.
Playing time Approxinmte time (rain.) awdlable when you use a fully charged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands lkw standard image quality. • When attaching an optional vkleo lighL it is reconnnended tllat you use an NP-FH70 or NPFHI00 battery pack. • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, wilh your canlcorder.
Step 3: Turningthe poweron andsetting the date andtime Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date attd time. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on yotlr camcorder or change the POWER switch position. Lens cover 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. 4 Set [Y] (year) with A/I'. L ;D Select [M] with 4/_, then set the month with A/V.
charge the built-in rechargeable battery set tile date and lime again (p. 104). • II takes ready a l)2w seconds to shoot canllOI • The alter operate youl lens cover is turned screen is selected, turns ([A.SHUT OFF], is turned operalioll off. the power il you leave any Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (@), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (@). the tile playback ol ptlrchase, 5 minutes, be lime.
• The information no display) BATT INFO. is displayed or hidden (display e_tch time you press DISP/ You can view images using tile viewfinder with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor. Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the image is clear. "_° Tips • You elm adjust tile brightness of tile viewfinder backlight by touching _ (HOME) -"+ (SETTINGS) -+ [SOUND/DISP SET] --+ [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 72).
Recordi_g!Pfay#ack _ ecordingandplaybackwith ease (EasyHandycamoperation) Ez]sy H:md_czun oper:ltion m:lkes ne_lrly _dl settings mttom_ltic so th_lt you c_n perlk_rm recording or pb_yback operation without detailed settings. It also m_Jkes screen font size larger for easy viewing. [] I:i;,_: po_22o,::i,7,1,,;L%lU _/, 1 Slide the [] =. Still images are recorded (tit the hard disk in the default setting.
1 Slide the POWER switch [] 2 (VIEW Press [] IMAGES) Tile VISUAL INDEX tile tim mbnails). screen Appears recorded to turn on your camcorder. [] (or [_). appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display with the ilnage on each of the tab Ihal ",_as lastly pl lyed hack/ II_ for Ihe still image recorded on a "Memo U Stick Duo") tO the Returns recordin_ Se irches for ilIlages by date p.
3Start playback. Movies: Touch Ihe _ or _ lab and the movie to be played Toggles Returns back. Play or Pause as you touch (to the VISUAL INDEX -- P" 1001112 screen) 0:00:14 Beginning of Ihe movie/previous movie -DEC 20 2607 11:35:20 Slops VISUAL (goes -- Next movie I The recording date/lime* Io the INDEX Q -- screen) Rcg erse/Forx_ ard "O * Tile setling of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 70).
To cancel EasyHandycamoperation Press EASY from the [] LCD again. _ disappears screen. Menu settingsduring EasyHandycam operation Press "_ (HOME) [] (or [_) to display the menu (p. 12,61). 0 Notes • Most items aw_ilable of lhe n]enu file del_ndt itenls are fixed. • You cannol • Cancel Easy add el/ccls items _ttillgs.
Recording (HOME) [] PHOTO [] Lens cover Opens automatically when the power is switched on. START/STOP [] ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) POWER switch =. =--.. [] "0 START/ STOP [] :_/CHG (charge) lamp (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp 0 Notes • It the ACCESS lamp is lit or l]ashing aller recording is linished, it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memol T Stick Duo. _ Do not apply shock or _ihration to your calncorder, alld do llOt rclno_.e die ballcly or A{ _" Adaptor.
You can record movies your camcorder. see page 11. on Ihe hard disk of For file recordable 1 Slide the POWER switch [] time, Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the default setting. To record still images on a "Memory Stick Duo." change the recording media (p. 31/. For the number of recordable still images, see page 68. in the direction of the arrow to light up the _ (Movie) lamp. 1 Slide the the O 2 Press START/STOP [] (or []). 2 POWER switch [] until (Still) lamp lights up.
You can magnify images up Io 10 limes the original size wilh the power zoom lever or Ihe zoom bullens below Ihe LeD screen. Dolby Digit_fl 5. ] ch surround sound can be recorded with the internal microphone. You can enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on devices that support 5. I ch surround sound. Internal microphone ] Wider range (Wide angle) I:D of view: =. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5,1ch surround sound I_ Glossary lP- 114) 0 Close view: (Telephoto) Notes • 5.
You can record high quality still itnages while recording a tnovie on the hard disk. [ /CHG (charge) lamp Press ._ (flash) repeatedly to select an appropriate setting. No indication (Auto flash): Automalically flashes when there is insufficient ambienl (_) Slide the POWER sx_itch until the (Merle) lamp lights up, then press START/ STOP te start movie recerding. @ Press PHOTO fully. light. After yeu start recording, and before you finish, you can select up te 3 frames of still images frolil yeur merle.
• You can record standby lanlp flash. still in the same is turned inlages during way as when on. You can recording the _[_ also record (Still) with the You can change the recordittg media of still images to a "Memory Stick Duo." ht the default setting, still images are recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder. You catt use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with MEMORYSTIEKDUD or MEMORYSTIEKPRO DUO (p. 99).
"_° Tips • To record NightShot an linage lhnction more l_ilhfillly Slow Slmtrcr brighter, use Super (p. 82). To record an image lo the original limction colors, use Color (p. 81). Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. (_) Slide the POWER sx_itch to turn on the camcorder.
• [RECORD SOUND] Selecl [ON] (_d.b)to superimpose SOUltds such as conversation ou the slow ulotiou pictures (The default setting is [OFF]). Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording...] displayed in slep @. 0 is To assignthe menuitems to the CAN CTRL dial (!) Press and hoklMANUALfora lcx_ seconds. The [DIALSETTING[screenappears. Notes • Sounds calmot be recorded while shooting a 3 second-lnO_ ie (approx.).
Playback Lens cover Closes when an INDEX screen appears. Power zoom lever [] POWER switch [] _" (HOME) [] (HOME) [] [E] (VIEW IMAGES) [] 1 Slide 2 [_ (VIEW IMAGES) [] _ the POWER switch [] (Film Roll Index) [] to turn on your camcorder. Display the desired INDEX screen. Press El (VIEW IMAGES) [] (or [_). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on tile LCD screen (It ma_ take some time to displa_ tile thumbnails).
(_) _: @ Displays still images !_11_ : Displays *_ on the hard still images disk. on a "Memory Stick Duo." appears tin movies with SD (standard delinidon) inlage quality. "_° Tips • You can change tile image quality ot it nlovie you want to play back by touching _ tab ----+[[t_1_ INDEX SETI on the INDEX screen of_ or _lg_. (OPTION) ----+ • The nunlber of the inlages on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 ,-+ 12 by nloving the power zoom lever _.
3 Start playing back. On the INDEX screen, touch the _ or _ tab to play back movies. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Relurn (to the INDEX ......... )_ ....... _- Ue_.,erse/For low._2 ward "_" Tips • When playback Irom lhe _lected movie rcaches the last nlovie, the screen returns to the INDEX screen. • Touch [_/_ during pause to play back movie slowly, • A touch of [_/_ makes the reverse/last lorward approximately 5 times fasler.
The detected face images are displayed on the index screen. You can play back the movie from tile selected face image. You can magnify still images from about I. 1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with tile power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below tile LCD screen. @ Turn on your camcorder. (_) Touch _" (HOME) --+ _/VIEW IMAGES) --+ I[_] INDEX]. Returns to the recording screen I:D W Previous/ Next scene Prey iou s/ Nexl display @ Touch ldV to select the desired scene.
(_) Slide tile POWER switch to turn on tile camcorder, and press [_ (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (_) To search lk_rmovies, touch the gl_ gg_ tab. To search lk_rstill images, touch the I[_ tab. or @ Touch [DATEI. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen. Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen Prc'dou s/Next [)ate (_) Touch A/V to select the date of the desired image. (_) Touch [Ugl while the selected date of the desired image is highlighted.
Playingthe image on a TV Conuectiou methods attd quality of the image (HD thigh definitiou)/SD (standard defiuitioul) viewed on the TV screen differ depending oil what type of TV is connected. and the connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. 0 Notes • When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] lo play back on an x.v.Color-complianl TV (p. 65).
Your camcorder will advise you of the most advanlageous way of connecting your TV. Turn on your press 2 Touch 3 Touch camcorder_ and _(HOME). I_(OTHERS). [TV CONNECT Guide]. If the item is not on tile screen, • to change 4 Touch the displayed Meanwhile, COi]lleCt]Oll the TV. 4O touch ,&/ the page. answer to the queslion on the screen. you can make ]_)elx,\'eei] your the relev_w_t c_ii]cor(|er _lld
hnages recorded with HD (high definilion) definition) image quality, hnages recorded played brick wilh SD (slandard definilion) I image quality are played back with HD (high with SD (standard definition) bnage quality are image quality. COMPONENT IN HDMI AUDIO "O ---_(p. 41) (p. 42) : Signal (_) Component (supplied) video cable -(Green) Y COMPONENT VIDEOIN @ flow (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] ---_ [COMPONENT] ---_ 11080i/480i1 (17.
, [] 0 : Signal flow HDMI ® iN HDMI cable (optional) Notes • Use an HD[VII cnble with tile HDMI logo. • Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (lot tile catncorder), and a connector suitable 1or connection 1o your TV on lhe olher end. • hnages are not outpul fl'onl lhe HDMI OUT jack. if copyrigbl protection signals are recorded in tile images. • Some TVs may not fimction correctly (e,g., no sound or image) wilh tbis connection.
......--_ : Signal (_ Component COMPONENT VIDEOIN video cable (supplied) -- (Green) O Y 2] (SETTINGS) ---+ [OUTPUT SETTINGS] ---_ ICOMPONENT] -+ 1480i1 (p. 74) (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR AN connecting (SETTINGS) _ ---+ [OUTPUT SETTINGS] --_ [TV TYPE]--_ 116:91/ 14:31 (p. 73) cable (supplied) flow (Red) (White) _ AUDIO o _ (Yellow) -O O Notes • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to outpul audio signals.
When connectingto your TVvia a VCR Connect _our camcorder to tile LINE IN input on tile VCR using tile A/V connecting Set the input selector on tile VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1. VIDEO 2. etc.). cable. WhenyourTVis monaural(WhenyourTVhasonlyoneaudioinputjack) Connect the yellow white (left channel) 0 plug of tile A/V c'onnecting cable to tile video input jack and connect tile or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
Savingimages Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of your camcorder. Due to tile limited capacity of tile internal hard disk. make sure that you save the image data to some type of extemal media such as a DVD-R or a computer. You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below. By using "Picture Motion Browser" on tile supplied CD-ROM, you can save tile images recorded on your camcorder.
(OTHERS)category This category enables you to edit the images, to print still images and to conned your camcorder to a computer. Deleting images You can delele in;ages recorded disk or a "Memor, Stick Duo" camcorder. O on the hard using your Notes • You Callllot restore i[/lages OllCe they are deleted, "_" Tips • You can select up to 100 images al one time. I (OTHERS) category • You can delete an image on the playback screen by selecting @=_(OPTION) -_ _ tab [DELETE].
4 Touch the image to be deleted. (_) Touch DE] while the selected recording date is highlighted. The images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch [_ to return to the previous screen. (_) Touch [OK]--+ [YES] --+ lug]. Tile selected image is marked with _. Press and hold the image on tile LCD screen to conl'iFit] the image. Touch [_] to return to the previous screen.
Dividinga movie /I =-I, Touch the deleted. You can divide still image to be your O movies on the hard disk of camcorder. Notes • During Easy H_mdyclun operation, you cannol divide movies. Cancel Easy Handyc_lm operalion lP, 26). 1 Touch _ Tile selected still image is marked with 4. Press attd hold tile still image on the LCD screen to confirm the still image. Touch [_] to return to tile previous screen. (OTHERS) 2 DIVIDE]/ [1_5_DIVIDE]. Touch ro_ -_ [YES] -_ [Ug]. the movie to be divided.
Copyingstill images O Notes • You CallllOl l'estorc Ino'_'ies once riley _tl'e divided. • Do not rclIlOX,'ethe bauery pack or tile AC Adaptor h'om your canlcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage tile hard disk. • If tile divided original movie is included in file Playlist, tile movie in tile Playlist will also be divided.
Creatingthe Playlist To copy all the still images recorded on the same day at one time @ Touch _1_ (HOME) _ _ -+ ]EDIT] -+ ]COPY]. (OTHERS) @ Touch [_t _ _ COPY by date]. Tile recording dates of still images are displayed on the screen. A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original scenes are not changed even if you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist.
To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time @ Touch _1_ (HOME) ---+ _ -"+ [PLAYLIST EDIT1. (OTHERS) 1 Touch _ @ Touch [_ ADD by date] or [NN ADD by date]. Tile recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen. Previous/Next (HOME) -+ _ (VIEW IMAGES) -_* [PLAYLIST]. Tile Pla_list screen appears. 2 Touch Date the image from which you want to playback. @ Touch IdV to select the recording date of tile desired movie. (_) Touch _ while the selected recording date is highlighted.
@ Select list. tile scene to be deleted from tile (_) Select tile destination Destination with _/U57. bar Tile selected scene is marked with 4. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch [_7 to return to the previous screen. (_) Touch [bT] --+ [YES] --+ [_. "_° Tips • Tile original scenes arc not changed even if you erase the scenes flom die Playlist. To change the order within the Playlist @ Touch _ (HOME) -+ {_ (OTHERS) -* [PLAYLIST EDIT].
Dubbingto VCRor DVD/HDDrecorders You can club images played buck oil your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to tile wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. O Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality.
Printingrecorded images(PictBridge channel) device. plug to the audio input jack on lhe Turn on your camcorder, and press _ (VIEW IMAGES). Set [TV TYPE] accoMing to the display device/p. 73). Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recoMing device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 3 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) [] or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) [_.
/I _1" Touch [9 [Q PRINT] depending image PRINT] (hard ("Memory on the disk) Stick media or 6 Touch Duo") _ (OPTION), following of the set the options, then to be printed. When connection is complete, [] (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen. [DATE/TIME]: [DAY&TIME], printed). [SIZE]: IOKI. Select [DATE], or [OFF]/no date/time Select tile paper If you do not change step 7. You can select a still image on tile screen.
ralio, the left and righl ends of the image may be trimmcd widely. • Some prinlcr models may nol support the date printing limction. Relcr to your printer's instruction manual lor details. • The images described below may not be printed ()lit: Tile image edited by a computer Tile image recorded by other devices The image file exceeding 3 MB The image file larger than 2.848 x 2,136 pixels "_° Tips • PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & hnaging Products Association (CIPA).
U#fiz&_' red_ord&gme#& (MANAGEHDD/ MEMORY)category This categury enables you to use Ihe hard disk ur a "Memury Slick Duo" fur various purposes. (MANAGE category I HDD/MEMORY) Formattingthe hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo" You can delete all the images on the hard disk uf the camcorder to recover recordable free space. Connect your camcorder tu the wall uutlet using the supplied AC Adaptur for this operation (p. 16). O Notes • To a_oid the loss ot important images, you shouM sa_e them (p.
Checkingthe hard disk information You can display tile hard disk informalion, and check the approximate amount of free hard disk space. Formatting deletes all images on a "Memory Stick Duo." Touch _" (HOME) ---* I_ HDD/MEMORY) ---* [_ (MANAGE INFO]. Turn on your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory be formatted camcorder. 3 Touch _ Stick Duo" to into your To turn offthe display (HOME)---* (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) [_ FORMAT]. 4 Touch 5 [YES] _ ---* [YES]. When [Completed.] appears, touch [_.
Repairingthe imagedatabasefile This lunctiun checks tile management iul'ormatiou and the consistency of movies and still images in tile hard disk. and repairs any inconsistencies fuuud. • Do not disconnecI the AC Adaplor or l'¢nlox'e the battery pack during this operatkm. Turn on your camcorder. 2 Touch _ (HOME)-_ (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) -_ [REPAIR IMG.DB F.]. Tile [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] screen appears. m g 3 Touch [YES]. g Tile management file check starts.
Preventingdata on the harddisk of the camcorderfrombeing recovered [O EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible dala onto tile hard disk of the camcorder, ht this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer tile camcorder to others, it is recommended that you perform [{_J EMPTY]. Connect your camcorder to tile wall outlet using tile supplied AC Adaptor lk_r this operation (p. 16).
C#s#omizi_gyour camcorder What you can do with the _ (SETTINGS) categoryof the _ HOMEMENU You can change the recording funclions and the operating setlings for your convenience. Touch the desired setup II the item is not on the screen, • to change 1 Turn on your camcorder, press _ item. touch l./ the page. then (HOME). (HOI /I HI. Touch the desired item. If Ihe item is not on the screen, • Io change touch ,i./ the page. (HOME) m _.
REDEYE REDUC DIALSETTING *_ STILLMEDIA*_ MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 63) _/l_ RECSET*_ I_ REC MODE RECMODE 63 63 64 AESHIFT*_ 64 WB SHIFT*_ 64 66 67 31 VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 70) _T_/_E_ INDEXSET*_ 7o DATACODE 7O DISPLAY 7_ INTERVALSET*_ 7] NIGHTSHOTLIGHT 64 WIDE SELECT 65 DIGITALZOOM STEADYSHOT 65 65 AUTOSLW SHUTTR 65 X.
MOVIESETTINGS (itemsforrecordingmovies) GENERAL SET(p. 75) DEMOMODE RECLAMP CALIBRATION A.SHUTOFF REMOTE CTRL DROPSENSOR 75 75 Io3 75 75 75 Touch 0, then @. If the item is not on the screen, touch ,&/V to change the page. How to set .1 You can set the_ itcms also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23), *2 Tile menu name is changed 1o [SOUND SETTINGSI during Easy Handycam operation. *a HDR-SR7/SR8 _" (HOME MENU) --+ page 61 O=_(OPTION MENU) -...+page 76 The default settings are marked with P".
HDLP Increases (AVC 0 +_" Tips tile recording time (Long Play) HD 5M (LP)). Notes • If you record in the LP mode. det+lils in movies with quick movements m+,y appear rough when you play the image back. • Touch [_ ilthe subject is \virile or tile backlighl is bright, or louch [_ il the subjecl is black or the light is dim. • You can adjusl the automalic exposure level to brigbler or darker when [EXPOSUREI is set 1o [AUTO]. • You can also ac/iusl file _vting manually using lhe CAM CTRL dial (p. 33).
When recording with SD (standard definition) image quality, you call select tile aspect ratio accordiug to tile TV connected. Refer also to tile instruction manuals supplied with your TV. You call conlpensate for canmra shake (tile default setting is [ONI). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ('@:') when using a tripod (optional), then the image beconms naturah _16:gWIDE Records images to the fill screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 (4_) Records images Io the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen.
(J Notes • When lhe lvmaining recordable time lot movies Diagonal stripes appear in portions uf the screen where brightness is at a preset level. This is useful as a guide when adjusting tile brightness. When you change the default sefling, _ is displayed. Tile zebra pallem is not recorded. _OFF iS ]eSS the hl(ticalol 70 HIGH(_+) Makes the flash lcxel higher. The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE.
PHOTOSETTINGS (itemsforrecordingstill images) You can select 9.n i|eiIl you want [o set to the CAM CTRL dial. For details, see page 33. The default setting is [ON], allowing you to search for faces during movie recording. Face icons and their meanings [_: When tile setting is [ON]. : When tile first face is detected. : When face detection is completed (The icon flashes). : If faces cannot be detected.* * If the number of detected (approximately searching laces Touch (_), fllen @.
VGA (0.3M) (vL-vGA) AIIox_ s the m ixi[num images 0 number of still to be recorded. Notes • [_[IMAGE SIZE] can be sel only durillg recording standby.
128MB 110 280 145 355 256MB 200 500 260 640 410 1000 530 1300 IGB 840 2100 1050 2650 2GB 1700 4300 2200 5500 4GB 3400 85(10 4400 10500 6800 17000 8900 21500 512MB 8GB * The image size is fixed depending on the aspect ratio of the image recorded: [[_ 2.3MI with HD (high definition) image quality [[2_1 2.3MI in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality [1.
VIEWIMAGESSET (itemstocustomize thedisplay) See page 64. See page 64. Touch @, then @. If tile item is not on tile screen, touch A/V to change the page. How to set See page 65. (HOME MENU) -+ p,ge 61 @=_(OPTION MENU) -...+page 76 The default settings are marked with P". See page 65. You can select the image quality of the movie you play back. See page 66. _,,_ HD QUALITY Plays back movies recorded _ith HD (high definition) image quality. SD QUALITY See page 66.
DATE/TIME • Depending on tile hard disk condition, bars [--:-:--I appeg_r. You can select that appear the number on the VISUAL of thumbnails INDEX screen. _" ZOOM LINK [] Dde Change the numhcr of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the power zoom lever on your camcorder.* [_Time CAMERADATA 61MAGES Movie Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 121MARES [)ispla} s thumbnails of 12 images. also operate wilh the ZOOlll buttons on the LCD flame or on tim Remote Colnn/ander.
SOUND/DISP SET (itemstoadjustthesoundandthescreen) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight. _" NORMAL Standard brightness. Touch @, then @. If the item is not oil tile screen, touch A/V to change the page. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. 0 How to set Notes • '_Vhen "1_ (HOME MENU) --+ page hi (OPTION MENU) -"+ page 76 The default settings are marked with P.'. you connect your calncorder to oulside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automalically selected lot tile seuing.
OUTPUTSETTINGS (Itemsfor whenconnecting otherdevices) O • Notes XcVhell yoll COlllleCt your cunlcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected R)r the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. "_° Tips • This ad.justlnent does not att_ct the recorded images in any way. Touch @, fllen @. If the item is net on the screen, to change touch ,&/'_' file page.
CLOCK/@ LANG (items to set clock and language) • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID- I/ID-2 syslenl, set [TV TYPEI to [16:91. The TV switches to flfll mode automatically. Reli:r also to file inslruction manuals supplied with your TV. LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code in the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) and on the LCD screen. V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as tlw time code in the viewfindcr (HDR-SR7/SR8), on the TV screen and LCD screen. Touch @, then @.
GENERAL SET (Othersetupitems) l_ 5 min The camcorder is automaticall} turned off operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. when Touch @, lhen @. If the item is not on the screen, It) change touch yo/i do not NEVER ,&/V The camcorder is not autonmticall._ turned off. tile page. How to set 0 _1_ (HOME MENU) --+ page 61 @=_(OPTION MENU) --+ page 76 The default sellings are marked Notes • When you connect your c_Hncorder IO a w_dl outlet, [A.
Activatingfunctionsusingthe _. OPTIONMENU The ?_ (OPTION) MENU appears just like the pop-up wittdow that appears when you right-click the mouse oil a cmnputer. Various available functiotts are displayed. When the item you want is noton the screen Touch another tab. If you camml find the ilem anywhere, tile fuucliou does nol work under Ihe curreul sitmtlion. O 1 While Notes • Tile labs ilnd items using your camcorder, touch o=5(OPTION) on the screen.
tab FOCUS 78 tab DELETE O 4(_ SPOT FOCUS 79 DELETEby date O 47 TELEMACRO 79 DELETEALL O 47 EXPOSURE 79 (_4 _'_ tab DIVIDE O 48 SCENESELECTION so ERASE O 5] WHITE BAL 81 ERASEALL O 51 (_4 MOVE 0 52 SPOT METER AE SHIFT** WB SHIFT** 79 © © COLORSLOW SHTR 81 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 82 -- (The tab dependson the situation/No tab) _ ADD** O 5] tab FADER 82 _s_ ADD** O 51 D.EFFECT 82 __-r_ADD by date** O 51 PICT.
Functionsset in the OPTIONMENU DATE/TIlE 54 SIZE INTERVAL SET 54 © * Items that are inchlded also in tile HOME MENU. **Items that are inchlded also in the HOME MENU. bill tim item names are dilli2rcnl. Items yuu can set only on the _ (OPTION) MENU will be described below. The default settings are marked with P,'. 71 You can adjust tile focus manually. Yuu can select this function also when yuu wanl to fUCUS UII a cerlain subject intentionally. (Z) Touch [MANUAL]. appears.
• For 0 HDR-SR7/SR8: You can the CAM also adjust CTRL the locus manually using dial (p. 33). Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be ditlicult and can take some time. • Adjusl the locus manually ![FOCUSI, when il is hard 1o locus automalically, You can select and at[just the focal poinl to aim il at a subject nol located at the center of the screeu. -_; p. 78) You catt fix the brightness of a picture mattually.
(!) Touch the point where you want to fix and a¢{iust the exposure on the screen. appears. @ Touch [ENDI. FIREWORKS* (_i_)) Select Io lake speclacuhu fireworks. shots (51= To return tile setting to automatic exposure. touch [AUTO] -+ [END] in step @. LANDSCAPE*(_) 0 Notes • [tyou sel [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] autonmlically sel 1o [MANUAL]. You can various record inlQ.e ellec ively is Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
** Adjusted distance 0 not to locus away, on sub)ecls @ Touch a shorl Notes • 11 you _l BAL.] [SCENE setting • If you sl [SCENE SELECTION[ PORT.[ recording changes J, [WHITE is canceled. [TWILIGHT image SELECTION I_=.d. Nmz_flashes quickly. When the white balance has been icliusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. to movie 0 lo and switch hom recording, still the setting Notes • Set [WHITE BAL.
BLACKFADER The image will be recorded at a tnaximum of 16 times tile sensitivity of NightShot recording if you set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while tile NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 31) is also set to ON. S{_ appears oil tile screen. To return to tile nornlal setting, set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF]. 0 When you select [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old movie effect to images. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF]. Notes • Do not u_ [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright places. This may cause a malLunction.
Astillimage isrecorded after about 10 seconds. Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER] isset to[ON], and _ appears. Tocancel thecount down. touch [RESET]. Tocancel theself-timer, select [OFF]. "_° Tips • You can also operale by pressing PHOTOon the Remote Commander (p. 111).
Tra_Mes_metiW Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshuot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact yuur Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Haudycam operation/Remote Commander ............. 84 • Batteries/Power sources ........................ 85 • Viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SRS)I LCD screen ............................................ 86 • "Memory Stick Duo". ........................... 86 • Recording .......
The _ (OPTION) • The OPTION is not displayed. MENU during Easy Handycmn cannot be used operation. The menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycmn operation, nearly all the menu items will be automatically set to the default settings. • During Easy Handycam operation_ some menu items are fixed as follows.
The _/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. • Slide the POWER /p. 16). s_ itch to OFF (CHG) • Attach the battery pack to the camcoMer correctly (p. 16). • Connect Ihe power cord to the wall outlet properly. • The battery charge is completed (p. 16). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 16). The _/CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 16).
You cannot delete images stored on or format the "Memory Stick Duo." • Rele ise the lock on the write-protect tab of the 'Memoly Stick Duo" if there is one lp. 100). • The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. • You cannot delete the images another device. The data file correctly or flashes. name protected also to "Memory record a still image together [SMTH SLW REC] [FADER] ID.EFFECTI IPICT.
The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time of the hard disk. • Depending on an object, such as a fast moving object, the time available for recording may shorten (p. 1I, 63). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place.
Horizontal images. stripes appear on the • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercur) lamp. This is not a malfunction. Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 65) IHDR-SR5). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT].
A movie cannot be divided. • A movie that is too short cannot bc divided. • A movie protected on another device camlot be divided. You cannot • You cannot cable. Unable to copy the images from the hard disk to a "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot copy a movie from the hard disk to a "Memory Stick Duo" as a still imlge during pla) back on your camcorder. You cannot view the image the sound on the TV.
IFADERI ISUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTRI_ ID.EFFECTI, ICANDLEI, IFIREWORKSI ID.EFFECTI ISUPER NIGHTSHOTI, [COLOR SLOW SHTRI_ IFADERI IOLD MOVIEI ISCENE SELECTION IPICT.EFFECTI [PICT.EFFECTI IOLD MOVIEI ISTEADYSHOTI ISMTH SLW REC] (HDR-SR5) ITELE ISCENE MACROI SELECTION] IAUTO SLW SHUTTR] ISMTH SLW RECI, ID.
Warningindicatorsand messages _ (Warning camcorder)* on the hard disk of the Fast flashing • An error Ill,}' have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. If iudicalors appear in the viewfiuder /HDR-SR7/SR8) or on the LCD screen. check the fullowing. Yuu can fix sume symptoms by yourself. If tile problem persists even _ffteryou have tried a couple of times, contact yuur Sony dealer or local authorized Suny service facility.
(Warning indicator pertaining "Memory Stick Duo") to '_ (Warning indicator pertaining drop sensor) • No "Memo U Stick Duo" ix inserted (p. 31). • The • The "Memory Stick Duo" is (lamagcd. • The "Memory Stick Duo" is not formatted correctly (p. 58, 99). o-. (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the "Memory Stick Duo")* • The xgrite-protect tab on the "Memory Stick Duo" ix set to lock (p. 100). • Access to the "Memory Stick Duo" was restricted on another device.
The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file? HD movie management information is damaged. Create new information? The image management file is damaged. When you touch [YES], a new im,ge management file is created. The old recorded images on the hard disk of the camcorder cannot be played back (hnage files arc, not damaged). If you execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] after creating new inlk)rmation, playing back the old recorded images may become possible.
• Not PictBridge compliant printer connected to PictBridge compatible printer. • Turn off the printer and on :lgaim then remove the USB cable (supplied) and reconlleCt it. Cannot print. Check the printer. • Turn off the printer _md on :,grin, then remove the USB cable (supplied) and reconllcCt it. • Other No further selection is possible.
Md#irmaf _torm_ion Usingyourcamcorderabroad Powersupply You c_lu use your OnTVcolorsystems canlcorder in auy countries/regions using tile AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. Your c;imcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV. it must be an NTSC-system-based TV with an AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack.
Setting to the localtime You can easily set tile clock to tileloc:d time by setting a time difference when us,ingyour camcorder abroad. Touch _" (HOME) -...+_ (SETTINGS) -...+[CLOCK/I_] LANG] -...+ [AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] (p. 74). World time difference ÷8i i ] i ] i i i i i i i i +I 1:00 Sok}mon Is +12:00 Fiii, Welling[on GMT I]sbon. +01:00 Bedim Palis +02:00 HeIsh_ki. Cairo. Islanbul 12:{){) Imiwe_k, Mosco_x.
Files on the camcorderhard disk/folder structure The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back images on tile camcorder. To eltjoy still images or movies by connecting to a computer, see "Picture Motion Browser Guide." then use tile supplied application. -- OTDBCBNJND -- [AVFJNFO] _ -- MODELCFG.IND L AVJN0001JNP AVIN0001 JNT AVJN0001 .
Maintenanceand precautions A lfigh definition specification 1,080 ellcctive scanning which utilizes lines and the inlerlace system. Your digital incorporates the MPEG2 function. video camera recorder both tile AVCHD format fornmt for the recording *2: 720p and A high specificalion definition ellcctive The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video canmra format used to record an HD (high definition) signal of either the 1080i specification *_ or tile 720p specification .
Photographic Experts Group) hmnat. Tile file extension is "JPG." • File names of still images: 101 -/RR}I: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. DSC0/IOOI JPG: This file name apl?ears on the disph_y of a computer. • A "Memory Slick Duo" lormalled by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed colnpalibility wilh your camcorder. • Data read/wrile speed may va W depending on the combination of the "Memol T Slick" and "Melnol T Slick" colllplianl producl you use.
Notes on using "Memory Stick Micro" What is an "Inf0LITHIUM" (optional) pack? • To use a "Memory Stick Micro' with tbis cmncolder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor. Insert the "Memory Stick Micro' into tile Duosized M2 Adaptor, and then insert the adaptor into the Menlory Stick Duo shu.
• Have spare battery packs lvady lor two or tlm:e fillies tile expected recording tinle, and nlake trial recordings belore making tile actual recording. • Do not expo+ the battery pack tit walcr. The battel T pack is not water resistant, Aboutthe remaining batterytime indicator • When tile power goes oil even though tile rclnainhlg battery Iinle illdicator hldicatcs that the batteJT pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack hdly again. Remaining batlel T time will be indicated correctly.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modil}iing,physical shock, or impact such as hamnmring, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly carclul of the lens. • Keep lhe POWER switch selling to OFF (CHG) when yoll arc nol using • Do nol wrap example, and operate heat to build • When with it. Doing a towel, so mighl lor cause placing bring your camcorder condilioned car or roonl h'om into an air a hot place a sqtla]] otuside, • Yoll use yollr shower.
@ Touch _" (HOME) --+ _ --+ [GENERAL SET] --+ [CALIBRATION]. (SETTINGS) • To prevent mold, described above, operate keep your periodically clean It is reconmlended camcorder il in oplinluln aboul lhe lens as lhal you onc*2 a lnonlh slale fi)r a long to time. Onchargingthepre-installed rechargeahle battery @ Touch "x" displayed on the screen with the corner of the "MemoU Stick Duo" or the like 3 times. Touch [CANCEL] to canceh If you did not press tile right spot, try tile calibration again.
Ontrademarks Notes on the License • "Handycam" and I-"l.f%l'_l--J'_ are registered trademarks of Sony Corporatkm • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are tradenlarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co, Ltd and Sony Col$_oration ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO.
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Identifyingparts and controls The mnnbers in / ) are reference pages. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] @ [] [] [] [] [] [] Power zoom lever (29, 37) [] PHOTO button 128) [] Eyecup/HDR-SRT/SR8) [] Viewfinder 122) (HDR-SR7/SR8) [] View finder lens ac[justment lever (22) (HDR-SR7/SR8) [] ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (27) [] _ (flash) button (3(I) [] REMOTE jack [] DC IN jack (16) [] Hook for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional). [] HDMI OUT 0nini).
[] [] [] [] Active Interface Shoe _f_%_o_ The Active htterface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end. and then tighten the screw.
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] Speaker Playback sonnds come ol_t from ll_e speaker. For how to a@lst tile volume. see p:_ge 36. [] RESET bullon Initializes all Ihe seltillgs, hlcluding Ihe selling o1' Ihe dale and time. [] LCD screen/touch panel (2 l) [] START/STOP button (28) [] Zoom buttons (29.
[] [] [] [] [] ® [] Internal microphone (29) An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when commcted. HandycamStation [] Flash (30) [] Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (41 [] NIGHTSHOT switch (31 ) [] CAM CTRL dial (33) (HDR-SR7/SR8) [] MANUAL button (33) (HDR-SR7/SR8) [] BACK LIGHT button (32) [] BATT (battery release) lever (17) [] Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7132 in.
RemoteCommander 0 Notes • Renlme tile insulation sheet belorc using tile Remote {_'olnnlander, [] • Point the Renlote Conmlander towardsthe remote sensor Iv)operate your camcorder (p. 108). • When no COlllnlands have been sent l]oln tile Remote Commander in a certain period, the (}range h'ame disappears. When you press any of • / • / • / • or ENTER again, the fl+ame appeg,rs at the position where it was displayed last.
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback [] Recording movies Recording quality/HD/SD) (63) attd recording mode (XWHQ/SP/LP) (63) [] HOME button/l 3) [] Remaining battery (approx.)/] [] Recording status/[STBY]/standby) IRE(-!]/recordiug/) 7) or [] Counter Ihour/miuute/second) [] OPTION button (141 [] Dual Rec (30) Recordingstill images [] VIEW IMAGES button [] Face htdex set (67) [] 5.
Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate Ihe seltings of your '_OFF Drop sensor off (75) '_3 Drop sensor aclivated (75) c_lmcorder. Upper lel) Center Upper righl Bottom P_ Picture ell_:ct (82) Digital efl)ct E_, _ ,_ Bottom _ _J Manual _ _a[]_% _ @ (82) focus (78) SCENE SELECTION _8tt) Upper left g,5.1ch 5.
Glossary • 5.1chsurround sound • A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, tile fi'ont (lefi, and center) right and 3 at 2 at tile rear developed (righl and lefi) with an additional low-pass subwoolPr counted as a O.
Index Numeric Pro-installed battery 1080i/480i ............................. 73 16:9 WIDE 65 Charging lime ....................... ....................................... 65, 73 4:3 TV ................................... 42 recording ..,.,,29 ........................... 16 by dale ......................... 51 Adjusting exposure 32, 88 AE SHIFT 64, 91 ....................... Editing .................................. COLOR SHTR EMPTY .................................
HD (high definition) image quality ..................................... 9 LCD BL LEVEL /LCD back light level) ......... 72 HDD INFO ........................... 58 LCD BRIGHT ...................... 72 HDMI cable .......................... 42 LCD COLOR ....................... 72 0 HDMI OUT jack .................. 41 LCD panel ............................ 21 OLD MOVIE ........................ Help ...................................... LCD BL LEVEL .......... 72 ONE PUSH ....................
REDEYE REDUC ................ 66 QUALITY ..................... Remaining Shooting ........................ Ballery ........................... 17 Slill image files ............. Hard disk ....................... 58 Slill inlage Iornlat ......... ........... Remaining baltery ................. 17 SUNRISE&SUNSET REMAINING (movie) .......... 66 SUPER NIGHTSHOT ... 82. Remote (Remote 75 ) ................... REPAIR IMG.DB F ............. 59 RESET ................................
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