Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Supplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.AC Adaptor (1)Power cord (Mains lead) (1)A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery packOnly for
Only for
“PMB” (software) including “PMB Guide”
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF)
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)See page 36 for “Memory Stick” media you can use with this camcorder.
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 46).
Do not do any of the following when the 
(Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamp (p. 12) or the ACCESS/access lamp (p. 10, 36) are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.
ejecting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder
Do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder. The camcorder may not be able to record or play movies and photos.
Do not use the camcorder in very loud areas. The camcorder may not be able to record or play movies and photos.
When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camcorder.
To protect the internal hard disk from shock by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor function. When a drop occurs, or under a non- gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/playback may be stopped.
When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, a message appears on the LCD screen (p. 44).
Do not turn on the camcorder in a