Sony HDR-SR8E Camcorder User Manual


 
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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.
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.
Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
Save all your recorded image data
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*.
It is recommended that you save your image
data periodically, after recording.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 [
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.
About language setting
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).
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.
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.
* Refer also to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and
“Picture Motion Browser Guide.”