Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

bNotes

•Normally, only one device can be connected to this unit with an i.LINK cable. When connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible

device having two or more HDV/DV interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected.

•i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations.

•IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

About the i.LINK Baud ratei.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are 3 types.S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)S200 (approx. 200Mbps)S400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each piece of equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some devices.

The baud rate may differ from the indicated value when the unit is connected to a device with a different maximum baud rate.

* What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.

To use i.LINK functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video devices having an i.LINK interface, see page 97.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony (for example, a VAIO series personal computer) as well as to video devices. Some i.LINK compatible video devices, such as Digital Televisions, DVD, MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are

not compatible with this unit. Before connecting to other devices, be sure to confirm whether the device is compatible with an HDV/DV device or not. For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for the device to be connected.

bNotes

•When connecting a device with an i.LINK terminal to your camcorder via an i.LINK cable, switch off the device and unplug it from the power socket before plugging in or unplugging the i.LINK cable.

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 or cold. 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

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