•Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

•Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

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 5 to 10 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, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] on the HOME MENU and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (p. 75).

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 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 (HDR-SR7/SR8), or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8) 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.

•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 casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

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