Sony DCR-SR80E User Manual

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Table of Contents

Read this first ............................................................................................ 2

Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam........................................ 5

What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam ......................... 10

Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam .................................................. 12

Step 1: Checking supplied items............................................................. 13

Step 2: Charging the battery pack .......................................................... 14

Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder .................... 18

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen........................................................... 20

Step 5: Using the touch panel................................................................. 21

Step 6: Setting the date and time............................................................ 22

Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording image
(DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E) .................................................... 23

Using Easy Handycam operation............................................................ 24

Recording with ease ............................................................................... 25

Playback with ease ................................................................................. 27

Recording................................................................................................ 29

Playback ................................................................................................. 30

Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)

................................. 31

Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ........................................... 32

Recording

To use zoom
To record in dark places (NightShot plus)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
To adjust the focus for an off center subject

Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

Getting Started

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic
settings

Recording/Playback