Gadgets Manual

Getting Started with your Sony Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-SR5/SR7/SR8 Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Changing the language setting Step 4: Preparing for recording Recording/Playback Recording Playback Playing the image on a TV Parts and functions used for the camcorder Indicators displayed during recording/playback Performing various functions - “ HOME” and “ OPTION” Saving images Deleting images Enjoying with a computer Viewing “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) What you can do with a Windows computer Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Additional Information Precautions Specifications Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 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. 9) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Wireless Remote Commander (1) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet Power cord (1) (p. 9) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 9) Handycam Station (1) (p. 9) Component video cable (1) (p. 16) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 26) – Picture Motion Browser (Software) – Picture Motion Browser Guide – Handycam Handbook (PDF) “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 16) USB cable (1) (p. 30) 8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack Battery pack POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug /CHG lamp Getting Started Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). 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. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug is facing up. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. BATT (battery release) lever 2 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 3 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). b Notes 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 11) is turned off. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. POWER switch *1 All times of image quality measured with SP recording mode when [ INDEX SET] is set to [OFF]. *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. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 11). • 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 power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. On the charging/recording/playback time • 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. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet 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 (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.

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