Sony DCR-SR80E User Manual

To check the remaining battery .... qf

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then 
press DISP/BATT INFO qf. If you press this 
button once, BATTERY INFO appears on the 
screen for about seven seconds. Press the 
button while BATTERY INFO appears on the 
screen to extend the indication to the 20-
second maximum.

To check available free hard disk 
space ................................... 5

See [HDD INFO] (on page 55).

• During recording, the remaining recordable time/

number of still images are displayed.

To turn off the operation confirmation 
beep .................................... 5

See [BEEP] on page 60.

To initialize the settings (Reset) ... qa

Press RESET qa to initialize all the
settings, including settings for date and
time. (Setup items customized on Personal 
Menu are not initialized.)

7 Built-in stereo microphone

When an external microphone (optional) is 
connected, it takes precedence over the internal 
microphone (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/
SR80E).

8 Remote sensor (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/

SR70E/SR80E)

Point the Remote Commander (p.38) towards 
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.

9 Recording lamp (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/

SR70E/SR80E)

The recording lamp lights up red during 
recording (p.59).
The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity 
for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder 
is running low.

qd Speaker

Sound comes out from the speaker while 
playing back.
• For how to adjust the volume, see page 30.

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN:

90

Recording 
capacity (approx.)

Remaining battery 
(approx.)