Read this before operating your camcorder

Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Notes on useIn “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 computerRefer to “PMB Guide” stored on the supplied CD-ROM.

•“Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both referred to as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.

•You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above.

•“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 PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

•Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment.

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder

•For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of 1 GB or larger marked with:

– (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)*

– (“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”)

*Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.

•See page 24 for the recordable time of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”

(This size can be used with your camcorder.)

“Memory Stick”

(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

Using the camcorder

•Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.

Viewfinder

LCD screen

Battery pack

Shoe cover

•The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 108).

•Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps(p. 20) or the ACCESS lamps (p. 29) are lit or flashing.

Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.

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