User manual SONY HDR-SR7

[. . . ] 3-210-374-11(1) Enjoying your camcorder 9 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 15 Handycam Handbook HDR-SR5/SR7/SR8 Recording/Playback 23 Editing Utilizing recording media Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Additional Information 46 57 61 84 96 Quick 107 Reference © 2007 Sony Corporation Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Memory Stick Duo adaptor Notes on use In "Handycam Handbook" (this Handbook) The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer also to "Operating Guide" (the separate volume). Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on the computer Refer to "Picture Motion Browser Guide" stored on the supplied CD-ROM. Using the camcorder · Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Types of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder You can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p. 99). "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder. ) Viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) LCD screen Battery pack "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder. ) · You cannot use any type of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo. " · "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. · Do not attach a label or the like on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. · The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. [. . . ] ­ When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on with the POWER switch set to (Movie). ­ When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU. b Notes · The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions. ON Always displays the remaining hard disk indicator. 66 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images) S DIAL SETTING (HDRSR7/SR8) You can select an item you want to set to the CAM CTRL dial. For details, see page 33. INDEX SET The default setting is [ON], allowing you to search for faces during movie recording. Face icons and their meanings : When the setting is [ON]. : When face detection is completed (The icon flashes). : If faces cannot be detected. * * If the number of detected faces is too numerous (approximately 100 faces maximum), face searching stops. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 61 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. IMAGE SIZE For HDR-SR5: B 4. 0M ( 4. 0M ) For playing back from Face Index, see page 37. Customizing your camcorder Records still images clearly. 3. 0M ( 3. 0M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 1. 9M ( ) Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality. VGA (0. 3M) ( ) Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded. For HDR-SR7/SR8: B 6. 1M ( 6. 1M ) Records still images clearly. 4. 6M ( 4. 6M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 3. 1M ( 3. 1M ) Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality. 67 VGA (0. 3M) ( ) Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded. b Notes · [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only during recording standby. 4. 0M 2304 × 1728 4. 0M 3. 0M 2304 × 1296 3. 0M 1. 9M 1600 × 1200 VGA (0. 3M) 640 × 480 2GB 4GB 8GB 990 2500 1950 4900 1300 3350 2600 6600 2000 5000 3950 9500 8000 20000 12000 30000 23500 59000 48000 115000 QUALITY B FINE ( ) Records still images at the fine image quality level. 3900 5200 9500 13000 STANDARD ( ) HDR-SR7/SR8 6. 1M 2848 × 2136 6. 1M Records still images at the standard image quality level. Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of recordable images b Notes · All numbers measured at the following setting: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. 4. 6M 2848 × 1602 4. 6M 3. 1M 2048 × 1536 3. 1M VGA (0. 3M) 640 × 480 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 21 53 42 105 76 190 155 390 315 800 650 1600 1250 3200 2550 6400 28 70 56 135 100 250 205 510 420 1050 860 2150 1700 4250 3400 8500 40 100 80 205 140 370 295 760 600 1550 1200 3150 2400 6300 4900 12500 390 980 780 1970 1400 3550 2850 7200 5900 14500 12000 30000 23500 59000 48000 115000 When the POWER switch is (Still) HDR-SR5 4. 0M 2304 × 1728 4. 0M 1GB VGA (0. 3M) 640 × 480 2GB 4GB 8GB 3. 0M 2304 × 1296 3. 0M 1. 9M 1600 × 1200 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 32 81 64 160 115 295 235 600 480 1200 42 105 85 215 150 395 310 800 640 1600 65 160 130 325 235 590 480 1200 980 2450 390 980 780 1970 1400 3550 2850 7200 5900 14500 64MB When the POWER switch is (Movie)* HDR-SR5 2. 3M 2016 × 1134 1. 7M 1512 × 1134 1. 7M 56 135 72 175 68 2. 3M 2016 × 1134 1. 7M 1512 × 1134 1. 7M 4. 6M 2848 × 1602 4. 6M 3. 4M 2136 × 1602 3. 4M 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 110 280 200 500 410 1000 840 2100 1700 4300 3400 8500 6800 17000 145 355 260 640 530 1300 1050 2650 2200 5500 4400 10500 8900 21500 8GB 3400 8500 4500 11000 * The image size is fixed depending on the aspect ratio of the image recorded: ­[ 4. 6M] with HD (high definition) image quality ­[ 4. 6M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality ­ [3. 4M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD (standard definition) image quality b Notes · All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording mediums. · You can record up to 9, 999 still images on the hard disk. · The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. * The image size is fixed depending on the aspect ratio of the image recorded: ­[ 2. 3M] with HD (high definition) image quality ­[ 2. 3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality ­ [1. 7M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD (standard definition) image quality Customizing your camcorder HDR-SR7/SR8 4. 6M 2848 × 1602 4. 6M FILE NO. 3. 4M 2136 × 1602 3. 4M B SERIES Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is replaced with another one. The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is replaced with another. 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 28 70 56 135 100 250 205 510 420 1050 860 2150 1700 4250 37 93 74 185 130 335 270 690 550 1400 1100 2850 2250 5700 RESET Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the current recording medium. AE SHIFT (HDR-SR7/SR8) See page 64. 69 VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) (HDR-SR7/SR8) See page 64. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 64. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. STEADYSHOT (HDR-SR7/SR8) See page 65. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 61 (OPTION MENU) t page 76 The default settings are marked with B. GUIDEFRAME See page 65. / INDEX SET ZEBRA See page 66. You can select the image quality of the movie you play back. B HD QUALITY Plays back movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. FLASH LEVEL See page 66. SD QUALITY Plays back movies recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality. REDEYE REDUC See page 66. DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. B OFF Data code is not displayed. DIAL SETTING (HDR-SR7/SR8) See page 67. STILL MEDIA See page 31. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DATA (below) Displays camera setting data. 70 DATE/TIME · Depending on the hard disk condition, bars [--:-:--] appear. DISPLAY You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. A Date B Time B ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the power zoom lever on your camcorder. * CAMERA DATA Movie 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can also operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander. INTERVAL SET Still image Customizing your camcorder You can select the duration each of thumbnail from 3, 6, 12 seconds, 1 or 5 minutes. The default setting is [3 sec. ]. C SteadyShot off D Brightness E White balance F Gain G Shutter speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips · appears for an image recorded using a flash. · The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. · The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication). 71 SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight. B NORMAL Standard brightness. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes · When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. [. . . ] 37 PHOTO SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 PictBridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Picture Motion Browser Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 91 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 34 Playing time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) . . . 80 Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]