ManualTable of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS2Read this first4Notes on use5Getting Started8Step 1: Checking supplied items8Step 2: Charging the battery pack9Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time11Changing the language setting11Step 4: Preparing for recording12Recording/Playback13Recording13Playback15Playing the image on a TV16Parts and functions used for the camcorder17Indicators displayed during recording/playback20Performing various functions - “HOME” and “OPTION”22Saving images25Deleting images25Enjoying with a computer26Viewing “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)26What you can do with a Windows computer27Troubleshooting32Troubleshooting32Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators33Additional Information35Precautions35Specifications37Size: 2.54 MBPages: 40Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsRead this before operating your camcorder2Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam5Table of Contents6Subject examples and solutions8Enjoying your camcorder9Operation flow9“HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus12Getting Started15Step 1: Checking supplied items15Step 2: Charging the battery pack16Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time20Changing the language setting21Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording21Recording/Playback23Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation)23Recording27Zooming29Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)29Using the flash30Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)30Recording still images on a “Memory Stick Duo”31Recording in dark places (NightShot)31Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects32Recording in mirror mode32Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)32Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8)33Playback34Playing back from a face image ([Face Index])37Using PB zoom37Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)37Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)38Playing the image on a TV39Saving images45Editing46(OTHERS) category46Deleting images46Dividing a movie48Copying still images49Creating the Playlist50Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders53Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)54Utilizing recording media57(MANAGE HDD/ MEMORY) category57Formatting the hard disk or the “Memory Stick Duo”57Checking the hard disk information58Repairing the image database file59Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered60Customizing your camcorder61What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU61Using the HOME MENU61List of the (SETTINGS) category items62MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies)63PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images)67VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display)70SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen)72OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connecting other devices)73CLOCK/LANG (Items to set clock and language)74GENERAL SET (Other setup items)75Activating functions using the OPTION MENU76Using the OPTION MENU76Recording items on the OPTION MENU77Viewing items on the OPTION MENU77Functions set in the OPTION MENU78Troubleshooting84Troubleshooting84Warning indicators and messages92Additional Information96Using your camcorder abroad96Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure98Maintenance and precautions99About the AVCHD format99About the “Memory Stick”99About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack101About x.v.Color102About handling of your camcorder102Quick Reference107Identifying parts and controls107Indicators displayed during recording/playback112Glossary114Index115Size: 5.11 MBPages: 118Language: EnglishOpen manual
