Sony HDR SR8E User Manual

3-210-379-11(1)  
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder  
Operating Guide  
HDR-SR5E/SR7E/SR8E  
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
• When connecting your camcorder to another  
device with communication cables, be sure to  
insert the connector plug in the correct way.  
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will  
damage the terminal and may result in a  
malfunction of your camcorder.  
this case, an indicator appears in the viewfinder  
(HDR-SR7E/SR8E) or on the LCD screen  
(p. 30).  
When the camcorder is connected to a  
computer  
• Do not try to format the hard disk of the  
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your  
camcorder may not operate correctly.  
On recording  
• Before starting to record, test the recording  
function to make sure the image and sound are  
recorded without any problems.  
• Compensation for the contents of recordings  
cannot be provided, even if recording or  
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of  
the camcorder, recording media, etc.  
• TV color systems differ depending on the  
country/region. To view your recordings on a  
TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.  
Note on using the camcorder at high  
altitudes  
• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure  
area, where the altitude is more than 3,000  
meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the  
hard disk drive of your camcorder.  
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and  
other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may  
be contrary to the copyright laws.  
Note on disposal/transfer  
• Even if you perform [  
FORMAT]* or  
formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you  
may not delete data from the hard disk  
completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it  
is recommended that you perform [  
Save all your recorded image data  
EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery of your data.  
In addition to the above, when you dispose of  
the camcorder, it is recommended that you  
destroy the actual body of the camcorder.  
• To prevent your image data from being lost,  
save all your recorded images on external  
media. It is recommended that you save the  
image data on a disc such as DVD-R using your  
computer*. Also, you can save your image data  
using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*.  
About language setting  
• It is recommended that you save your image  
data periodically, after recording.  
• The on-screen displays in each local language are  
used for illustrating the operating procedures.  
Change the screen language before using your  
camcorder if necessary (p. 8).  
Do not apply shock or vibration to your  
camcorder  
• The hard disk of the camcorder may not be  
recognized, or recording or playback may not be  
possible.  
About this manual  
• The images of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7E/  
SR8E) and the LCD screen used in this manual  
for illustration purposes are captured using a  
digital still camera, and therefore may appear  
different from the actual images of the  
viewfinder (HDR-SR7E/SR8E) and the LCD  
screen.  
• Unless otherwise specially indicated,  
illustrations in this manual are based on HDR-  
SR7E.  
On the drop sensor  
• To protect the internal hard disk from the shock  
by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor  
function*. When a drop occurs, or under a non-  
gravity condition, the block noise made when  
this function is activated by the camcorder may  
also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a  
drop repeatedly, recording/playback may be  
stopped.  
• Design and specifications of recording media  
and other accessories are subject to change  
without notice.  
• The screenshots are from Windows XP. The  
scenes may vary depending on the operating  
system of the computer.  
Note on operational temperatures  
• When the temperature of the camcorder  
becomes extremely high or extremely low, you  
may not be able to record or play back on the  
camcorder, due to the protection features of the  
camcorder being activated in such situations. In  
* Refer also to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and  
“Picture Motion Browser Guide.”  
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Table of Contents  
Read this first ........................................................................................... 2  
Notes on use ................................................................................................... 2  
Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................. 5  
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ........................................................... 6  
Changing the language setting ...................................................................... 8  
Step 4: Preparing for recording ................................................................ 9  
Recording ............................................................................................... 10  
Playback ................................................................................................ 12  
Playing 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 ..................................................................................... 29  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators ................................................... 30  
Precautions ............................................................................................ 32  
Specifications ......................................................................................... 34  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
Make sure that you have the following  
items supplied with your camcorder.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the  
number of that item supplied.  
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 6)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
Remove the insulation sheet before using  
the Remote Commander.  
Insulation sheet  
Mains lead (1) (p. 6)  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)  
(p. 6)  
Handycam Station (1) (p. 6)  
21-pin adaptor (1)  
Component video cable (1) (p. 13)  
For the models with the  
bottom surfaces only.  
mark printed on their  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application  
Software” (1) (p. 23)  
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)  
– Picture Motion Browser Guide  
– Handycam Handbook (PDF)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 13)  
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
3
4
POWER  
switch  
5
Battery pack  
5
1
/CHG lamp  
DC IN jack  
2
DC plug  
AC Adaptor  
To the  
wall socket  
Mains lead  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series) after  
attaching it to your camcorder.  
5
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station securely.  
The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts. The /CHG (charge)  
lamp turns off when the battery pack is  
fully charged. Remove the camcorder  
from the Handycam Station.  
b Notes  
• Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack on 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.  
Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug  
is facing up.  
BATT (battery  
release) lever  
2
3
Connect the mains lead to the AC  
Adaptor and the wall socket.  
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to OFF  
(CHG) (the default setting).  
b Notes  
• When you remove the battery pack or the AC  
4
Attach the battery pack by sliding  
it in the direction of the arrow  
until it clicks.  
Adaptor, make sure that the  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp (p. 8) is turned off.  
6
     
*1 All times of image quality measured with SP  
To charge the battery pack using only  
the AC Adaptor  
recording mode when [  
INDEX SET] is set  
to [OFF].  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),  
then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the  
DC IN jack on the camcorder.  
*2 When the LCD backlight turns on.  
*3 When the LCD backlight turns off.  
*4 When recording with the viewfinder while the  
LCD panel is closed.  
*5 Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
POWER switch  
With the v mark  
on the right  
On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the  
DC IN jack  
Open the jack  
cover.  
DC plug  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp (p. 8).  
• The power will not be supplied from the battery  
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam  
Station, even when the mains lead is  
Available running time for the  
supplied battery pack  
disconnected from the wall socket.  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
Charging time:  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a completely exhausted  
battery pack.  
• Times measured when using the camcorder at  
25°C (77°F) (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) is  
recommended).  
• The available recording and playback time will  
be shorter when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
• The available recording and playback time will  
be shorter depending on the conditions under  
which you use your camcorder.  
Recording/Playback time:  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
“HD” stands for high definition image  
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image  
quality.  
On the AC Adaptor  
NP-FH60:  
(Unit:min.)  
• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC  
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
wall socket immediately if any malfunction  
occurs while using your camcorder.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to  
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.  
HDR-SR7E/  
SR8E  
HDR-SR5E  
HD SD  
HD  
SD  
Charging time  
135  
135  
1
Recording time*  
2
2
3
4
Continuous  
recording  
time  
90* 100*  
2
2
3
105* 120*  
3
95* 105*  
3
110* 130*  
4
95* 105*  
2
3
4
2
Typical  
45*  
45*  
45*  
50*  
50*  
50*  
2
3
2
50*  
55*  
60*  
3
4
recording  
3
65*  
5
time*  
Playback  
time*  
150  
165  
140  
160  
2
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the  
date and time  
1
Touch the button on the  
LCD screen.  
POWER switch  
When using the  
camcorder for the  
first time, the  
[CLOCK SET]  
screen appears on  
the LCD screen.  
1
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly in the direction of the  
arrow until the respective lamp  
lights up.  
The clock starts.  
(Movie): To record movies  
(Still): To record still images  
• When you turn on  
screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3  
automatically.  
(Still) lamp, the  
z Tips  
• The date and time do not appear during  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the hard disk, and can be displayed during  
playback.  
2
3
Select the desired geographical  
area with v/V, then touch [NEXT].  
To reset the date and time  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS)  
t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK  
Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year),  
[M] (month), [D] (day), hour and  
SET], and set the date and time.  
minute, then touch  
.
Changing the language setting  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Touch  
t [CLOCK/ LANG] t  
LANGUAGE SET], then select the  
desired language.  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS)  
[
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Step 4: Preparing for recording  
Adjusting the LCD panel  
Fastening the grip belt  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best  
angle to record or play (2).  
Fasten the grip belt and hold your  
camcorder correctly.  
190 degrees to the  
camcorder  
290 degrees  
(max.)  
DISP/BATT INFO  
2180 degrees  
(max.)  
Adjusting the Viewfinder (HDR-  
SR7E/SR8E)  
You can view images using the viewfinder  
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.  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
START/STOP D  
POWER switch C  
START/STOP A  
[STBY] t [REC]  
(HOME) B  
PHOTO  
E
EASY F  
Flashing t Lights up  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch C until the respective lamp lights up.  
Press the green button only when the POWER switch C is in the OFF (CHG) position.  
(Movie): To record movies  
(Still): To record still images  
Start recording.  
Movies  
Still Images  
Press START/STOP A (or D).  
Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust the  
focus A (a beep sounds), then press  
it fully B (a shutter click sounds).  
To stop recording, press START/STOP A  
(or D) again.  
appears beside  
/
. When  
• You cannot record movies on a “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
• See “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) for changing  
the image quality to SD (standard definition)  
image quality.  
disappears, the image has been recorded.  
• Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the  
default 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 not  
remove the battery or AC Adaptor.  
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or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,  
eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the  
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be  
damaged.  
• If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data  
may be damaged.  
z Tips  
• You can check the free hard disk space by  
pressing  
HDD/MEMORY) t [  
• You can capture up to 3 still images by pressing  
PHOTO E during movie recording.  
• The maximum continuous recordable time is  
approximately 13 hours.  
(HOME) B t  
(MANAGE  
INFO].  
• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next  
movie 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  
z Tips  
• The number of recordable still images on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (1 GB) is as follows (with  
the default setting of the image size as shown in  
( ));  
HDR-SR5E: 480 ([4.0M])  
HDR-SR7E/SR8E: 315 ([6.1M])  
• Use the supplied application software to store  
recorded movies as still images. For details, see  
“Picture Motion Browser Guide” on the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
All numbers measured when using a “Memory  
Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The  
number of recordable images varies depending  
on the recording environment and the recording  
media.  
To record still images on a “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
You can change the recording media of still  
images to a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• The number of recordable images varies  
depending on the image quality or the image  
size. For details, see “Handycam Handbook”  
(PDF).  
x To change the recording media of still  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”  
images  
marked with  
or  
.
1 Touch  
[STILL MEDIA].  
2 Select the media in which you want to save  
still images, then touch  
Your camcorder returns to recording  
standby mode.  
(OPTION) t  
tab t  
x Inserting/ejecting a “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
Open the LCD panel, then insert the  
“Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory  
Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it  
clicks.  
.
To record/play back easily  
By pressing the EASY F, nearly all  
settings on the camcorder will be  
automatically operated so that you can  
perform recording or playing back  
operation without detailed settings. During  
ACCESS lamp  
(“Memory Stick Duo”)  
Easy Handycam operation,  
appears on  
the LCD screen. To cancel Easy Handycam  
operation, press EASY F again.  
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo,” open the  
LCD panel, then lightly push the “Memory  
Stick Duo” in once.  
b Notes  
• You cannot use some buttons/functions during  
Easy Handycam operation.  
b Notes  
• When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your  
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake  
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Playback  
(VIEW IMAGES) A  
(Film Roll  
Index) B  
POWER switch D  
(VIEW IMAGES) C  
1 Returns to the recording screen  
2 Previous 6 images  
3 Next 6 images  
6Displays still images on the hard disk  
7Displays still images on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
8Searches for images by date  
4 Returns to the recording screen  
5 Displays movies with HD (high  
definition) image quality*  
9
(OPTION)  
appears for movies with SD (standard  
*
definition) image quality.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch D to turn on your camcorder.  
Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display  
the thumbnails).  
• Press  
(Film Roll Index) B to display the  
(Film Roll Index) screen. See “Handycam  
Handbook” (PDF) for details.  
3
Start playback.  
Movies  
Still Images  
Touch the  
or  
tab, and the  
Touch the  
or  
tab, and the still  
movie to be played back.  
image to be played back.  
Beginning of the Toggles Play  
Slide show  
scene/previous  
scene  
or Pause as  
you touch  
Next scene  
Previous/Next  
(OPTION)  
Go to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen  
Reverse/Forward  
(OPTION)  
Stop (go to the  
INDEX screen)  
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To adjust the sound volume of movies  
When playing back a movie, touch  
Switch the input on the TV to the  
connected jack.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the  
TV.  
(OPTION) t  
tab t [VOLUME],  
then adjust the volume with  
/
.
r
z Tips  
Connect your camcorder and TV  
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].  
You can use [TV CONNECT Guide] by  
• When playback from the selected movie reaches  
the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX  
screen.  
i appears with the image on the tab that was  
most recently played back/recorded (B for the  
still image in the “Memory Stick Duo”). When  
you touch a movie marked with i, you can  
play it back from the point it was previously  
stopped.  
touching  
t [TV CONNECT Guide].  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS)  
r
Make the required output settings  
on your camcorder.  
Open the jack cover to connect to jacks on  
your camcorder.  
Playing the image on a TV  
Connection methods and quality of the  
image viewed on the TV screen differ  
depending on what type of TV is connected,  
and the connectors used.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
source (p. 6).  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the device to be connected.  
For details on connecting and dubbing  
recorded images to VCR or DVD/HDD  
recorders, see “Handycam Handbook”  
(PDF).  
b Notes  
• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to  
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Some  
settings may need to be adjusted on the TV  
when playing back. Refer to the instruction  
manual of your TV.  
b Notes  
• When the A/V connecting cable is used to  
output images, images are output with SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
• The Handycam Station and your camcorder are  
both equipped with A/V OUT jacks and  
Operation flow  
COMPONENT OUT jacks (p. 14). Connect the  
A/V connecting cable or component video cable  
either to the Handycam Station or to your  
camcorder. If you connect A/V connecting  
cables or component video cables to both the  
Handycam Station and your camcorder at the  
same time, image disturbance may occur.  
You can make sure that you are connecting  
the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT  
Guide] displayed on the LCD screen.  
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Parts and functions used for the camcorder  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
Handycam  
Station  
• When you touch the screen during playback  
zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in  
the center of the displayed frame.  
1 Power zoom lever  
To use the zoom, move the power zoom  
lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly  
for a slower zoom. Move it further for a  
faster zoom.  
You can magnify still images from about  
1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback  
zoom).  
2 PHOTO button (10)  
3 Eyecup (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)  
4 Viewfinder (9) (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)  
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5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (9)  
wa Speaker  
(HDR-SR7E/SR8E)  
Sound comes out from the speaker while  
playing back.  
6 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)  
When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing,  
your camcorder is writing/reading data.  
ws LCD screen/touch panel  
To record in mirror mode, open the LCD  
screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1),  
then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side  
(2).  
7
(flash) button  
You can select the settings for the flash.  
8 REMOTE jack  
Connect other optional accessories.  
9 DC IN jack (6)  
0 Hook for a shoulder belt  
Attach the shoulder belt (optional).  
qa HDMI OUT (mini) jack  
Connect with the HDMI cable (optional).  
qs MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (HDR-  
SR7E/SR8E)  
wd START/STOP button (10)  
When an external microphone (optional) is  
connected, it takes precedence over the  
internal microphone (p. 16).  
wf Zoom buttons  
Press for zooming in/out.  
You can magnify still images from about  
1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback  
zoom).  
qd i (headphones) jack (HDR-SR7E/  
SR8E)  
• When you touch the screen during playback  
zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in  
the center of the displayed frame.  
qf COMPONENT OUT jack  
Connect with the component video cable.  
qg A/V OUT jack  
Connect with the A/V connecting cable.  
wg  
(HOME) button (19)  
wh EASY button (11)  
qh Grip belt (9)  
wj POWER switch (8)  
qj Active Interface Shoe  
wk /CHG (charge) lamp  
The Active Interface 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.  
Lights up while charging your camcorder,  
or flickers while charging the flash, and  
remains lit when the flash charging is  
complete.  
wl  
(Movie)/  
(Still) mode lamps (8)  
qk JACK COVER OPEN/CLOSE knob  
e; Access lamp (“Memory Stick Duo”)  
When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing,  
your camcorder is writing/reading data.  
ql Remote sensor/Infrared port  
Receive the signal from the Remote  
Commander.  
ea Battery pack (6)  
w; Camera recording lamp  
Lights up in red during recording. Flashes  
when remaining hard disk space or battery  
power is low.  
es Memory Stick Duo slot (11)  
ed  
ef  
(VIEW IMAGES) button (12)  
(Film Roll Index) button (12)  
15  
eg DISP/BATT INFO button  
rj Interface connector  
You can switch the screen display when  
you press while the power is set to on.  
When you press while the power is set to  
OFF (CHG), you can check the remaining  
battery.  
rk (USB) jack  
Connect with the USB cable.  
eh RESET button  
To initialize the settings (Reset), press  
RESET to initialize all the settings,  
including settings for date and time.  
ej Internal microphone  
Records sound.  
Sound picked up by the internal  
microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround  
sound and recorded.  
ek Flash  
Flashes when using the flash.  
el Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)  
r; NIGHTSHOT switch  
To record in dark places, set the  
NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (  
appears).  
ra CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)  
You can assign one menu item you often  
use to the CAM CTRL dial.  
rs MANUAL button (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)  
You can display the [DIAL SETTING]  
screen with pressing and holding the  
manual button.  
rd BACK LIGHT button  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press BACK LIGHT to display .. To  
cancel the backlight function, press BACK  
LIGHT again.  
rf BATT (battery release) lever (6)  
rg Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)  
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the  
screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.))  
to the tripod receptacle using a tripod  
screw.  
rh DISC BURN button  
Create a disc by connecting the camcorder  
to a computer. For details, see “Picture  
Motion Browser Guide.”  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
A Recording quality (HD/SD) and  
Recording movies  
Recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP)  
B HOME button  
C Remaining battery (approx.)  
D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
[REC] (recording))  
E Counter (hour/minute/second)  
F OPTION button  
G Dual Rec  
H VIEW IMAGES button  
Recording still images  
I Face Index set  
J 5.1ch surround recording  
K Quality ([FINE]/[STD])  
L Image size  
M Appears while a still image is being  
saved.  
N Recording folder  
Displays only when the recording media  
of still images is a “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
Viewing movies  
z Tips  
• As the number of still images recorded on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” increases, new folders are  
automatically created to store them.  
• During Dual Rec, indicators for both the movie  
recording and still image recording appear at the  
same time. The place indicators appear slightly  
differs from during usual operations.  
O Return button  
P Playback mode  
Viewing still images  
Q Current playing movie number/Number  
of total recorded movies  
R Previous/Next button  
S Video operation buttons  
T Playing back image quality  
U Current playing still image number/  
Number of total recorded still images  
V Slide show button  
W Data file name  
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X VISUAL INDEX button  
Upper right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
FADER  
LCD backlight off  
Drop sensor off  
Drop sensor activated  
Following indicators appear during  
recording/playback to indicate the settings  
of your camcorder.  
Upper left  
Center  
Upper right  
Bottom  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Picture effect  
Digital effect  
Manual focus  
9
Bottom  
SCENE SELECTION  
Upper left  
.
Backlight  
Indicator  
Meaning  
n
White balance  
SteadyShot off  
5.1ch surround  
recording/playback  
EXPOSURE/  
SPOT METER  
Self-timer recording  
Flash, REDEYE  
REDUC  
AE SHIFT*  
WB SHIFT*  
TELE MACRO  
ZEBRA  
MICREF LEVEL low  
WIDE SELECT  
X.V.COLOR  
Face Index set  
Center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
* HDR-SR7E/SR8E  
Slide show set  
NightShot  
b Notes  
Super NightShot  
Color Slow Shutter  
PictBridge connecting  
• The recording date and time is recorded  
automatically on the hard disk and “Memory  
Stick Duo.” They are not displayed while  
recording. However, you can check them as  
[DATA CODE] during playback.  
E
Warning  
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Performing various functions - “ HOME” and  
“ OPTION”  
• You cannot simultaneously select or activate the  
grayed items in the current recording/playback  
situation.  
(HOME) B  
To see the explanation of the function  
of each item on the HOME MENU  
(HELP)  
1 Press  
(HOME) A (or B).  
(HOME) A  
(OPTION)  
2 Touch  
(HELP).  
The bottom of  
(HELP) turns orange.  
Using the HOME MENU  
You can change the recording functions and  
the operating settings for your convenience.  
For details, see “Handycam Handbook”  
(PDF).  
3 Touch the item you want to learn about.  
When you touch an item, its explanation  
appears on the screen.  
1
Turn on your camcorder, then  
press (HOME) A (or B).  
To apply the option, touch [YES].  
Using the OPTION MENU  
The  
(OPTION) MENU appears just like  
the pop-up window that appears when you  
right-click the mouse on a computer.  
Various functions are displayed in the  
context of the operation. For details, see  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
Category  
2
3
4
Touch the desired category.  
Touch the desired setup item.  
1
While using your camcorder,  
touch (OPTION) on the screen.  
2
3
Touch the desired item.  
Follow the guide on the screen for  
further operation.  
Change the setting, then touch  
.
z Tips  
• If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to  
change the page.  
• To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch  
.
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b Notes  
COMPUTER  
• When the item you want is not on the screen,  
touch another tab. If you cannot find the item  
anywhere, 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 your  
camcorder at the time.  
[
COMPUTER], [  
COMPUTER], [DISC BURN]  
1
TV CONNECT Guide*  
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY)  
category  
• Some items appear without a tab.  
• The  
(OPTION) MENU cannot be used  
1
1
during Easy Handycam operation (p. 11).  
Items of the HOME MENU  
(CAMERA) category  
FORMAT*  
FORMAT*  
INFO  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
1
MOVIE*  
(SETTINGS) category  
1
PHOTO*  
MOVIE SETTINGS  
SMTH SLW REC  
1
[
/
REC SET]* , [  
REC  
MODE], [  
SHIFT]* , [WB SHIFT]* ,  
REC MODE], [AE  
3
3
(VIEW IMAGES) category  
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE  
SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM],  
[STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW  
SHUTTR], [X.V.COLOR],  
1
VISUAL INDEX*  
1
INDEX*  
1
INDEX*  
[GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [  
REMAINING], [FLASH LEVEL],  
[REDEYE REDUC], [DIAL  
PLAYLIST  
3
1
SETTING]* , [  
INDEX SET]*  
(OTHERS) category  
PHOTO SETTINGS  
1
DELETE*  
1
[
IMAGE SIZE]* , [  
[
EDIT  
[
DELETE], [  
DELETE]  
DELETE],  
QUALITY], [FILE NO.], [AE  
3
3
SHIFT]* , [WB SHIFT]* ,  
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT],  
DELETE], [  
3
[STEADYSHOT]* ,  
[DIVIDE], [COPY]  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
ADD], [  
[GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA],  
[FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE  
3
REDUC], [DIAL SETTING]* ,  
[
ADD], [  
ADD  
1
[STILL MEDIA]*  
by date], [  
ERASE], [  
ADD by date], [  
ERASE], [  
VIEW IMAGES SET  
ERASE ALL], [  
ERASE ALL],  
MOVE]  
1
[
/
INDEX SET]* , [DATA  
[
PRINT  
[
MOVE], [  
CODE], [  
INTERVAL SET]*  
DISPLAY], [  
1
PRINT], [  
PRINT]  
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2
SOUND/DISP SET*  
Items of the OPTION MENU  
1
1
[VOLUME]* , [BEEP]* , [LCD  
Items you can set only on the OPTION  
MENU will be described below.  
BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD  
COLOR], [VF B.LIGHT]*  
3
OUTPUT SETTINGS  
tab  
[TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT],  
[COMPONENT]  
[FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE  
MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT  
METER], [SCENE SELECTION],  
[WHITE BAL.], [COLOR SLOW SHTR],  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT]  
CLOCK/  
LANG  
1
[CLOCK SET]* , [AREA SET],  
[SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE  
1
SET]*  
tab  
GENERAL SET  
[FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT]  
[DEMO MODE], [REC LAMP],  
[CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF],  
[REMOTE CTRL], [DROP  
SENSOR]  
tab  
[MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER],  
[TIMING], [RECORD SOUND]  
*1 You can set these items also during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 11).  
*2 The menu name is changed to [SOUND  
SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.  
*3 HDR-SR7E/SR8E  
– (The tab depends on the situation/No tab)  
[SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET],  
[COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE]  
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Saving images  
Deleting images  
Due to the limited capacity of the internal  
hard disk, make sure that you save the  
image data to some type of external media  
such as a DVD-R or a computer.  
Deleting the images on the hard  
disk  
You can save the images recorded on the  
camcorder as described below.  
1
On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].  
Saving images using a  
computer  
2
3
Touch [  
DELETE].  
By using “Picture Motion Browser” on the  
supplied CD-ROM, you can save images on  
a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. For  
details, see “Picture Motion Browser  
Guide.”  
Touch [  
DELETE] (movies) or [  
DELETE] (still images), according  
to the type of image you want to  
delete, then touch the image to be  
deleted.  
DELETE], [  
Creating a disc with One Touch  
(One Touch Disc Burn)  
You can save images recorded on the  
camcorder directly to a disc with ease.  
The selected image is marked with  
.
Saving images on a computer  
You can save images recorded on the  
camcorder on the hard disk of a computer.  
4
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
Creating a disc with selected images  
You can save images imported to your  
computer on a disc. You can also edit those  
images.  
To delete all movies or still images at  
one time  
In step 3, touch [  
DELETE ALL]/[  
[YES] t [YES] t  
DELETE ALL]/[  
DELETE ALL] t  
.
Saving images by connecting  
your camcorder to other devices  
To delete the still images in the  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD  
devices. For details, see “Handycam  
Handbook” (PDF).  
1 In step 2, touch [  
2 Touch [ DELETE], then touch the  
still image to be deleted.  
DELETE].  
The selected still image is marked with  
.
3 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
z Tips  
• To delete all still images on the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” in step 2, touch [  
[YES] t [YES] t  
DELETE ALL] t  
.
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Enjoying with a computer  
Viewing “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)  
For details on using your camcorder, see  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
To view “Handycam Handbook” (PDF),  
you need to install Adobe Reader on your  
computer.  
4
Select the desired language and  
the model name of your  
Handycam, then click [Handycam  
Handbook (PDF)].  
Installation starts. When the installation  
is completed, the short-cut icon of  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF) appears  
on the desktop of your computer.  
For Windows users  
1
2
Turn on the computer.  
• The model name of your Handycam is  
printed on its bottom surface.  
Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in  
the disc drive of your computer.  
5
Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove  
the CD-ROM from the disc drive  
of your computer.  
The select screen for installation  
appears.  
For Macintosh users  
1
Turn on the computer.  
3
Click [Handycam Handbook].  
2
3
Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in  
the disc drive of your computer.  
The installation screen for “Handycam  
Handbook” (PDF) appears.  
Open the [Handbook] folder in the  
CD-ROM, double-click the [GB]  
folder and then drag-and-drop the  
“Handbook.pdf” on the computer.  
Double-click “Handbook.pdf” to view the  
handbook.  
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What you can do with a Windows computer  
When you install the “Picture Motion  
Browser” on a Windows computer from the  
System requirements  
supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the  
x When using “Picture Motion Browser”  
following operations.  
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional  
x Creating a disc with images taken with  
your camcorder by one simple  
operation  
By pressing DISC BURN on the Handycam  
Station (p. 16), you can save images  
recorded on your camcorder to a disc on  
your computer.  
SP4/Windows XP SP2*/Windows  
Vista*  
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not  
supported.  
Standard installation is required.  
Operation is not assured if the above OS  
has been upgraded or in a multi-boot  
environment.  
x Importing images taken with your  
camcorder to a computer  
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster  
(Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel  
Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel Core  
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2  
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is  
x Viewing imported images on a  
computer  
x Creating a disc with edited images  
recommended.)  
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster  
enables the following operations:  
For details on “Picture Motion Browser,”  
see “Picture Motion Browser Guide.”  
– Importing the contents to the computer  
– One Touch Disc Burn  
Attention  
This camcorder captures high definition  
footage in the AVCHD format. Using the  
enclosed PC software, high definition  
footage can be copied onto DVD media.  
However, DVD media containing AVCHD  
footage should not be used with DVD based  
players or recorders, as the DVD player/  
recorder may fail to eject the media and  
may erase its contents without warning.  
DVD media containing AVCHD footage  
may be played on a compatible Blu-ray  
Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible  
device.  
– Creating an AVCHD format disc/DVD-  
video  
– Copying a disc  
– Processing only the contents in SD  
(standard definition) image quality  
Memory: For Windows 2000/Windows  
XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is  
recommended.)  
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 for  
installation: Approximately 800 MB  
(10 GB or more may be necessary when  
creating AVCHD format discs.)  
x Using a Macintosh computer  
The supplied software “Picture Motion  
Browser” is not supported by Macintosh  
computers. To use a Macintosh computer  
connected to your camcorder, see the  
following website for details.  
Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible  
video card, Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots,  
High Color (16 bit color)  
ms/us/  
Others: USB port (this must be  
provided as standard), Hi-Speed USB  
(USB 2.0 compatible is recommended),  
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DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is  
necessary for installation)  
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the  
disc drive of your computer.  
b Notes  
The installation screen appears.  
• Even in a computer environment where the  
operations are guaranteed, frames may be  
dropped from movies with HD (high definition)  
image quality, resulting in uneven playback.  
However, imported images and images on discs  
created subsequently will not be affected.  
• Operations are not guaranteed, even on  
computers fulfilling the above system  
requirements. For example, other open or  
background applications currently running may  
limit product performance.  
• “Picture Motion Browser” does not support  
5.1ch surround sound reproduction. The sound  
is reproduced in 2ch sound.  
• If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC  
Adaptor as the power source when you view or  
edit movies recorded in HD (high definition)  
format. Otherwise, the software will not work  
properly due to the power saving function of the  
PC.  
If the screen does not appear  
1Click [Start], then click [My Computer].  
(For Windows 2000, double-click [My  
Computer].)  
2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]  
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary  
depending on the computer.  
4
5
Click [Install].  
Installing software  
You need to install the software to your  
Windows computer before connecting  
your camcorder to the computer. The  
installation is required only for the first  
time.  
Select the language for the  
application to be installed, then  
click [Next].  
Contents to be installed and procedures  
may differ depending on your OS.  
6
7
Check your area and country/  
region, then click [Next].  
1
2
Confirm that your camcorder is  
not connected to the computer.  
Read [License Agreement], select  
[I accept the terms of the license  
agreement] if you agree, then  
click [Next].  
Turn on the computer.  
b Notes  
• Log on as an Administrator for installation.  
• Close all applications running on the  
computer before installing the software.  
8
Connect your camcorder to the  
computer following the steps  
below.  
1Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam  
Station and a wall socket.  
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2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station, then slide the POWER switch to  
turn on.  
10Follow the on-screen instructions  
to install the software.  
3 Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to the (USB) jack of  
the computer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
One of the following installation screens  
appears, depending on the computer  
environment. Check the screen and  
follow the instructions displayed to  
install the required software.  
4 Touch [  
COMPUTER] on the LCD  
screen 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  
11Follow the on-screen instructions  
and, if prompted, restart the  
computer.  
9
Click [Next] on the connection  
confirmation screen of the  
computer.  
The installation is complete.  
12Remove the CD-ROM from the  
b Notes  
disc drive of your computer.  
• 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.  
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Operating “Picture Motion  
Browser”  
3
Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to a computer  
using the supplied USB cable  
After you install the software, shortcut  
icons for “Picture Motion Browser” and  
“Picture Motion Browser Guide” are  
created on the desktop.  
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on  
the LCD screen of your camcorder.  
For the basic operation of “Picture Motion  
Browser,” see “Picture Motion Browser  
Guide.”  
Touch the desired button on the screen.  
Double-click to start “Picture  
Motion Browser.”  
z Tips  
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,  
touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t  
[COMPUTER] to display the screen.  
Double-click to start “Picture  
Motion Browser Guide.”  
Recommended USB cable connection  
To assure the proper functioning of your  
camcorder, connect your camcorder to a  
computer as below.  
• Connect the USB ports of the Handycam Station  
and a computer using the USB cable. Do not  
connect anything to other USB ports of a  
computer.  
• When connecting to a computer with a USB  
keyboard and USB mouse connected as standard  
equipment, connect the Handycam Station to  
another USB port using the USB cable.  
Connecting your camcorder to a  
computer  
To import the images to the computer, etc.,  
connect your camcorder to the computer by  
the following steps.  
1
2
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
Handycam Station and a wall  
socket.  
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 not  
guaranteed.  
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station, then slide the  
POWER switch to turn on.  
To disconnect the USB cable  
1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon  
on the task tray on the bottom right of the  
desk top.  
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2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage  
Device].  
3 Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only).  
4 Touch [END] on the screen of your  
camcorder.  
5 Touch [YES] on the screen of your  
camcorder.  
6 Disconnect the USB cable from the  
Handycam Station and the computer.  
b Notes  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
ACCESS lamp is lit.  
• Before turning off your camcorder, disconnect  
the USB cable following the proper procedures  
described above.  
• Disconnect the USB cable using the proper  
procedures described above. Otherwise, files  
stored on the hard disk of your camcorder or in a  
“Memory Stick Duo” may not be updated  
correctly. Also, disconnecting the USB cable  
improperly may cause a malfunction of the hard  
disk of your camcorder or of the “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
then reconnect it after about 1 minute.  
If the functions still do not work, press  
the RESET button (p. 16) using a  
pointed object. (If you press the RESET  
button, all settings, including the clock  
setting, are reset.)  
If you run into any problems using your  
camcorder, use the following table to  
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem  
persists, disconnect the power source and  
contact your Sony dealer.  
• 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. Leave your camcorder  
with the power of your camcorder on.  
Turn off the camcorder and take it to a  
warm place. Leave the camcorder there  
for a while, then turn on the camcorder.  
Notes before sending your camcorder  
for repair  
• Your camcorder may be required to initialize or  
change 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 camcorder  
for repair. We will not compensate you for any  
loss of hard disk data.  
Buttons do not work.  
• During repair, we may check a minimum  
amount of data stored on the hard disk in order  
to investigate the problem. However, your Sony  
dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.  
• For the symptoms of your camcorder, see  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and for  
connecting to the computer, see “Picture Motion  
Browser Guide.”  
• During Easy Handycam operation,  
available buttons/functions are limited.  
Cancel Easy Handycam operation. For  
details on Easy Handycam operation,  
refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
Your camcorder gets warm.  
• This is because the power has been  
turned on for a long time. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Menu items are grayed out.  
• There are some functions you cannot  
activate simultaneously. For details, see  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
The power abruptly turns off.  
• When approximately 5 minutes have  
elapsed while you do not operate your  
camcorder, the camcorder is  
automatically turned off (A.SHUT  
OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT  
OFF], or turn on the power again, or  
use the AC Adaptor.  
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 Handycam  
Station securely (p. 6).  
• Charge the battery pack (p. 6).  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO  
does not record images.  
The camcorder does not operate  
even when the power is set to on.  
• The playback screen is displayed. Set  
• It takes a few seconds for your  
camcorder to be ready to shoot after the  
power is turned on. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
wall socket or remove the battery pack,  
the POWER switch to  
(Still) (p. 10).  
(Movie) or  
• Your camcorder is recording the image  
you have just shot on the hard disk.  
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You cannot make new recording during  
this period.  
• The hard disk of the camcorder is full.  
Delete unnecessary images (p. 22).  
• Total number of movie scenes or still  
images exceeds the recordable capacity  
of your camcorder. Delete unnecessary  
images (p. 22).  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
If indicators appear in the viewfinder  
(HDR-SR7E/SR8E) or on the LCD screen,  
check the following.  
You can fix some symptoms by yourself. If  
the problem persists even after you have  
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
The recording stops.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high/low. Turn off your  
camcorder and leave it for a while in a  
cool/warm place.  
C:04:00  
You cannot install “Picture Motion  
Browser.”  
• Check the computer environment  
required to install it.  
• Install it in the proper order (p. 25).  
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
“Picture Motion Browser” does not  
work correctly.  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H  
series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack (H series) (p. 6).  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the  
Handycam Station or your camcorder  
securely (p. 6).  
• Quit “Picture Motion Browser” and  
restart your computer.  
Your camcorder is not recognized by  
the computer.  
• Install “Picture Motion Browser”  
(p. 25).  
• Disconnect devices from the USB jack  
of the computer other than the  
C:13:ss / C:32:ss  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and 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 service  
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer  
or local authorized Sony service  
facility. Inform them of the 5-digit  
code, which starts from “E.”  
keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder.  
• Disconnect the USB cable from the  
computer and the Handycam Station,  
and restart the computer, then connect  
the computer and your camcorder again  
in the proper order.  
• Make sure the [Media Check Tool] is  
running on the computer. For details on  
the media check tool, see “Picture  
Motion Browser Guide.”  
101-0001 (Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
Slow flashing  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file is unreadable.  
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(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not  
formatted correctly.  
Fast flashing  
• An error may have occurred with the  
hard disk drive in your camcorder.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”  
is inserted.  
Fast flashing  
• The hard disk of the camcorder is fully  
recorded.  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick Duo”)*  
• An error may have occurred with the  
hard disk drive in your camcorder.  
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” is set to lock.  
• Access to the “Memory Stick Duo” was  
restricted on another device.  
E (Battery level warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
• Depending on the operating  
environment or battery conditions, E  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
the flash)  
may flash, even if there are  
approximately 20 minutes remaining.  
Fast flashing*  
• There is something wrong with the  
flash.  
(High temperature warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
• The amount of light is not sufficient, so  
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the  
flash.  
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-  
shake easily occurs. Hold the  
camcorder steady with both hands and  
record the image. However, note that  
the camera-shake warning indicator  
does not disappear.  
Fast flashing*  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your  
camcorder and leave it for a while in a  
cool place.  
(Low temperature warning)*  
Fast flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Make the camcorder  
warm.  
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo”)  
• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted  
(p. 11).  
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Additional Information  
Precautions  
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is  
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  
– consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations:  
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.  
Never leave them exposed to temperatures  
above 60°C (140°F), such as under direct  
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the  
sun. They may malfunction or become  
deformed.  
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin.  
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand  
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by  
playing back or recording images for about 3  
minutes.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen, the viewfinder (HDR-SR7E/SR8E), or  
the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight.  
This damages the inside of the viewfinder  
(HDR-SR7E/SR8E) or the LCD screen.  
LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• 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 gets  
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it  
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it  
any further.  
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as  
hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. 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, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
• When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by  
the plug and not the lead.  
• Do not damage the mains lead such as by  
placing anything heavy on it.  
• While using your camcorder, the back of the  
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft  
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD  
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the  
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.  
Use cleaning paper moistened with the  
liquid.  
On handling the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish:  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
– Handling the camcorder with above  
substances on your hands.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
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– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
About care and storage of the lens  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the  
battery case.  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
– In hot or humid locations  
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside.  
2 Place a new battery with the + side  
facing up.  
3 Insert the battery case back into the  
Remote Commander until it clicks.  
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above. It is recommended that you  
operate your camcorder about once a month to  
keep it in optimum state for a long time.  
Tab  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in  
fire.  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-  
installed rechargeable battery is always  
charged while your camcorder is connected  
to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor or  
while the battery pack is attached. The  
rechargeable battery will be fully  
discharged in about 3 months if you do  
not use your camcorder at all. Use your  
camcorder after charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery.  
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the  
operating distance of the Remote Commander  
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may  
not function properly. In this case, replace the  
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.  
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire  
or explosion.  
However, even if the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery is not charged, the  
camcorder operation will not be affected as  
long as you are not recording the date.  
x Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket  
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it  
with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)  
for more than 24 hours.  
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Specifications  
Lens  
System  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T  
HDR-SR5E:  
10 × (Optical), 20 ×, 80 × (Digital)  
HDR-SR7E/SR8E:  
Video compression format  
AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still  
images)  
Audio compression format  
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch  
10 × (Optical), 20 × (Digital)  
Focal length  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
F1.8 ~ 2.9  
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)  
HDR-SR5E:  
Video signal  
PAL color, CCIR standards  
1080/50i specification  
f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still camera  
For 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 ~ 16  
in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.)  
(4:3)  
Hard disk  
HDR-SR5E:  
40 GB  
HDR-SR7E:  
60 GB  
HDR-SR8E:  
100 GB  
When measuring media capacity, 1 GB  
equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is  
used for data management.  
HDR-SR7E/SR8E:  
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.) When  
converted to a 35 mm still camera  
For 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 3/4  
in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.)  
(4:3)  
Recording format  
Movie (HD): AVCHD 1080/50i  
Movie (SD): MPEG2-PS  
Still image: Exif Ver.2.2*1  
Viewfinder (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)  
Electric viewfinder (color)  
Color temperature  
Image device  
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH],  
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
HDR-SR5E:  
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor  
Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):  
Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*2  
Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9):  
1 430 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 4:3):  
1 080 000 pixels  
Effective (still image, 16:9):  
1 490 000 pixels  
Minimum illumination  
2 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 Technology  
Industries Association). Files in this  
format can have additional information  
such as your camcorder’s setting  
Effective (still image, 4:3):  
1 990 000 pixels  
HDR-SR7E/SR8E:  
information at the time of recording.  
6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor  
Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):  
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2  
Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9):  
2 280 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 4:3):  
1 710 000 pixels  
Effective (still image, 16:9):  
2 280 000 pixels  
*2 The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
CMOS sensor and image processing  
system (new Enhanced Imaging  
Processor) allows for still image resolution  
equivalent to the sizes described.  
*3 The focal length figures are actual figures  
resulting from wide angle pixel read-out.  
Effective (still image, 4:3):  
3 040 000 pixels  
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including the projecting parts  
75 × 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 parts  
75 × 81 × 149 mm  
Input/Output connectors  
Audio/Video output  
10-pin connector  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47  
kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less  
than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
COMPONENT OUT jack  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω (ohms)  
(3 × 3 1/4 × 5 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts, and the NP-  
FH60 rechargeable battery pack attached  
PB/PR, CB/CR: 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms)  
HDMI OUT jack  
Mass (approx.)  
HDMI Type C mini connector  
HDR-SR5E:  
460 g (1 lb) main unit only  
540 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NP-FH60  
rechargeable battery pack  
Headphone jack (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)  
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)  
MIC input jack (HDR-SR7E/SR8E)  
HDR-SR7E/SR8E:  
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)  
530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only  
610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FH60  
rechargeable battery pack  
REMOTE jack  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
Supplied accessories  
LCD screen  
See page 5.  
Image  
6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Handycam Station DCRA-C181  
Input/Output connectors  
Total dot number  
211 200 (960 × 220)  
Audio/Video output  
General  
10-pin connector  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47  
kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance less than  
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
Power requirements  
DC 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 with  
normal brightness:  
HD: 4.0 W SD: 3.5 W  
HDR-SR7E/SR8E:  
During camera recording using the  
viewfinder with normal brightness:  
HD: 4.4 W SD: 3.9 W  
COMPONENT OUT jack  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
PB/PR, CB/CR: 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms)  
USB jack  
mini-B  
During camera recording using the LCD with  
normal brightness:  
HD: 4.6 W SD: 4.1 W  
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B  
Power requirements  
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Operating temperature  
Current consumption  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
Storage temperature  
Power consumption  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
18 W  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Output voltage  
HDR-SR5E:  
75 × 81 × 135 mm  
(3 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
DC 8.4 V*  
35  
Operating temperature  
On trademarks  
• “Handycam” and  
are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are  
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial  
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
0 °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  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
Mass (approx.)  
PRO Duo,” “  
“Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,”  
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the mains lead  
,” “MagicGate Memory  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm  
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,  
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its  
subsidiaries in the United States and other  
countries.  
80 g (2.9 oz)  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Type  
Lithium ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
• Your camcorder is produced under the license of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
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Additional information on this product and  
answers to frequently asked questions can  
be found at our Customer Support Website.  
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using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-  
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