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US
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) is called
AVCHD recording disc.
The model name is shown in this manual when
there is a difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
Capacity
of internal
memory
GPS
HDR-GW77 16 GB
HDR-GW77V 16 GB

Learning more about the

camcorder (“Handycam” User

Guide)

“Handycam” User Guide is an on-line
manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions
on the many functions of the camcorder.
1 Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/
Support/
2 Select your country or region.
3 Search for the model name
of your camcorder within the
support page.
Check the model name on the bottom of your
camcorder.

About water-proof,

dust-proof, and shock-

proof performance of

the camcorder

This camcorder is equipped to be water-
proof, dust-proof and shock-proof.
Damage caused from misuse, abuse
or failure to properly maintain the
camcorder is not covered by the limited
warranty.
This camcorder is water-proof/dust-proof
equivalent to IEC60529 IP58. The camcorder is
operable up to a water depth of 5 m (16 feet) for
60 minutes.
Do not subject the camcorder to pressurized
water, such as from a tap.
Do not use in hot springs.
Use the camcorder in the recommended
operating water temperature range of 0 °C to
40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).
Meeting MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock
standards, this product has passed the required
tests when dropped from a height of 1.5 m (4
feet) above a 5 cm (2 in.) -thick plywood board
(with the LCD screen closed, facing toward the
camcorder body)*.
* Depending on use conditions and
circumstances, no guarantee is made
regarding damage to, malfunction of, or the
water-proof performance of this camcorder.
As for dust-proof/shock-proof performance,
there is no guarantee that the camcorder will
not become scratched or dented.
Sometimes water-proof performance is lost if
the camcorder is subjected to a strong shock
such as from being dropped. We recommend
the camcorder be inspected at an authorized
repair shop for a fee.
Accessories supplied do not meet water-proof,
dust-proof, and shock-proof specifications.