xNote on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as shown below.

•When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.

•When you bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.

•When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.•When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.xHow to avoid moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour).

Video head•If the video heads are dirty, video or sound distortion may be apparent.

•If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM- 12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).

–Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in blue.

–Playback pictures do not move.–Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off.

–[x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording/playback.

•The video heads will wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be because the video heads are worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video heads replaced.

LCD screen•Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage.

•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.

•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.

xTo clean the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.

xOn adjustment of the LCD screen(CALIBRATION)

The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended you connect your camcorder or the Handycam Station (supplied with DCR-HC44E/ HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.

1Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

2Disconnect cables other than that of the AC Adaptor from your camcorder or the Handycam Station (supplied with DCR- HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E), then eject the cassette and “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder.

3Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION] t .

•For DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E: The screen changes to 16:9 ratio when using 4:3 ratio.

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