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viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26).
Black point
White, red, blue or green point
•Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.
•Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
On recording•Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on a
•Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
•TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
•Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
About language settingThe
•The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may look different from what you actually see.
•Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.
•The illustration used in this manual are based on the model
•Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs.
About the Carl Zeiss lensYour camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.
About the marks used in this manual•The operations available depend on the disc used. The following marks are used to indicate the type of disc you can use for a particular operation.
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