About the remaining battery time indicator

•When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only.

•The E mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 20 minutes of battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature.

About storage of the battery pack

•If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.

•To discharge the battery pack on your

camcorder completely, touching (HOME)

t (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (p. 97).

About battery life

•Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.

•Each battery’s life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.

About the x.v.Color

•x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony.

•xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.

About handling of your camcorderOn use and care

• Do not use or store the camcorder and

 

accessories in the following locations:

 

– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.

 

Never leave them exposed to temperatures

 

above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct

 

sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the

 

sun. They may malfunction or become

 

deformed.

 

– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical

 

vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.

 

– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The

 

camcorder may not be able to record properly.

 

– Near AM receivers and video equipment.

 

Noise may occur.

 

– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand

 

or dust gets in your camcorder, it may

 

malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction

 

cannot be repaired.

 

– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD

 

screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be

 

exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the

 

inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

 

• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V

 

(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).

 

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories

 

recommended in these operating instructions.

 

Additional

• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,

from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets

 

wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this

 

malfunction cannot be repaired.

 

• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the

Information

• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,

casing, unplug your camcorder and have it

 

checked by a Sony dealer before operating it

 

any further.

 

modifying, physical shock, or impact such as

 

hammering, dropping or stepping on the

 

product. Be particularly careful of the lens.

 

• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)

 

when you are not using your camcorder.

 

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for

 

example, and operate it. Doing so might cause

 

heat to build up inside.

 

• When disconnecting the power cord (mains

 

lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.

 

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