Key facts
- Brand
- SONY
- Model
- SR8
- Category
- Camcorders
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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Sony HDR-SR5 / HDR-SR7 / HDR-SR8 Camcorder Operating Guide
This guide begins with important safety safeguards, covering fire and shock hazards, proper power‑source use, and handling of the polarized AC plug. It also explains cleaning, ventilation, and protection against moisture and lightning, ensuring safe operation of the camcorders.
The manual then walks you through getting started – checking supplied items, charging the NP‑FH60 lithium‑ion battery, and setting language and date. Subsequent sections cover recording and playback procedures, connecting to a computer, troubleshooting indicators, and technical specifications such as power consumption, dimensions, and battery details.
SONY SR8 specifications
| Power consumption | 18 W |
|---|---|
| Output voltage (camcorder) | DC 84 V |
| Operating temperature (camcorder) | 0 °C to +40 °C |
| Storage temperature (camcorder) | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Dimensions (camcorder) | 48 × 29 × 81 mm |
| Mass (camcorder, without power cord) | 170 g |
| Battery output voltage | DC 7.2 V |
| Battery dimensions | 31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm |
| Battery mass | 80 g |
Source: Sony HDR-SR5 / HDR-SR7 / HDR-SR8 Camcorder Operating Guide
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What are the operating temperature limits for the camcorder?
The camcorder can operate between 0 °C and +40 °C.
From: Sony HDR-SR5 / HDR-SR7 / HDR-SR8 Camcorder Operating Guide
