Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)

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.

If you cannot record/play back images, format the media

If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save the images on other media (p. 61, 68, 105) first, then format the media (p. 78).

About changing the language setting

The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26).

On recording

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

HDR-UX10:

It is recommended that you use a DVD- RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 38). HDR-UX20:

It is recommended that you use the internal memory of your camcorder for trial recording (p. 38).

•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 a NTSC system-based TV.

•Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

On playing back recorded images on other devices

•Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for HD (high definition) image quality recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on your camcorder with the following devices;

–Other AVCHD-compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile

–Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format

Note on disposal/transfer (HDR-UX20)

Even if you format the internal memory (p. 78), you may not delete data from the internal memory completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [EMPTY] (p. 83) to prevent the recovery of your data. In addition to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.

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