50
≥Electrical noise, static electricity or failure
of the SD Multi AV Device or the Memory
Card may damage the Memory Card or
erase the data stored on the Memory
Card. It is recommended to save
important data onto a personal computer.
≥Some cards may pop out when they are
removed.
ªUsing the LCD Monitor (l12)
≥Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor
beyond ranges described in these
operating instructions will damage the SD
Multi AV Device.
≥Do not carry or store the SD Multi AV
Device with the LCD Monitor facing
upward. Otherwise, the LCD Monitor may
be damaged.
≥When the LCD Monitor is closed with its
display section facing outward, operation
with the Multi-function Button or [MENU]
Button is disabled.
≥The LCD Monitor may
appear on the video to be
recorded at some monitor
set angles. Even if the
LCD Monitor may not be
viewed through the lens,
it may appear if the video
is viewed on a personal computer or if it is
printed.
ªUsing the Earphones (l12)
≥Use the earphones supplied or one with a
cord of 10 ft. (3 m) or less.
≥If the earphones are attached, the sound
will not be output from the speaker.
ªTurning the Power On/Selecting Operation Modes (l13)
≥If the SD Multi AV Device is not used for
10 minutes or longer, the power is
automatically turned off. Set the Power/
Mode Switch to [OFF] and turn it back on.
ªUsing the Menu Screen (l14)
≥To abort the setting, press the [MENU]
Button.
≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot
record or play back.
≥The menu screen does not appear during
recording.
ªSetting Date and Time (l17)
≥The built-in battery sustains the operation
of the clock.
≥The clock might cause a deviation from
the correct date and/or time, so be sure to
check the current date and/or time before
recording.
≥If the [PRESS MENU TO SET CLOCK]
indicator is displayed, set the date and
time after the battery has charged. (l
ll
l43)
ªSetting the Power Supply Frequency (l18)
≥This setting may not completely suppress
the horizontal stripes.
≥If this mode is used for outdoor recording,
the entire image on the screen (or
recording images) may be tinged with
white.
≥This mode cannot be set or released while
recording.
≥Irrespective of the setting, the horizontal
stripes may appear in the following cases.
-When using the SD Multi AV Device to
record pictures under a lighting
instrument such as a high-frequency
fluorescent lamp:
-When using the SD Multi AV Device to
record a lighting instrument such as a
fluorescent lamp:
≥It is not possible to use Backlight
Compensation Mode when this mode is
activated.
≥The SD Multi AV Device adjusts the
brightness by varying the shutter speed.
However, the shutter speed is fixed in this
mode so the brightness cannot be
adjusted in this mode.