Sony HDR-HC9 Read this first Co,timber, Viewfinder,and lens, Onrecording, MemoryStick DuoAdaptor

Read this first (Co,timber)

•Do not attach a label or the like oil a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

When usinga "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment

Be sure to insert tile "Memory Stick Duo" into tile Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

MemoryStick DuoAdaptor

Using the camcorder

•Do m_t hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder LCD panel

•The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof.

See "On using your camcorder" (p. 96).

•When connecting your camcorder to another device with communicatkm

cables, 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 malflmction of your camcorder.

About menu items, LCD panel,

viewfinder,and lens

•A nleuu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.

•The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-

precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny

black points and/or bright points (white. red. blue. or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfiuder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

point

_White, red, blue or green point

•Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight %r long periods of time may cause malfunctions.

•Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunctiou. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

About changing the language setting

The on-screen disph.ys in each local language are used lkw illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 17).

Onrecording

•Before starting to record, test the recording fimction to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems.

•Compensation for the contents of recordings catmot 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 country/region. To view your recordings