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.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:

*

*Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.See page 10 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.)

“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.

Using the camcorder

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

LCD screen

Battery pack

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 99).

Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” when the access lamp (p. 21) is lit or flashing. Otherwise, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.

Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamp (p. 18), access lamp (p. 21) or the QUICK ON lamp (p. 28) is lit or flashing. Otherwise, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.

Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor or Handycam Station from the camcorderApply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder

When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” be careful so that the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” does not pop out and drop.

When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder.