— Getting started —
Using this manual
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out.
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care
•The viewfinder is manufactured using
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear in the viewfinder.
These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recorded picture in any way.
Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more.
•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
•Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged [c].
[a] | [b] | [c] |
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