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) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [A.SHUT OFF] [NEVER], and leave your
camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (p. 99).
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 camcorder
On 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, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewfinder 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.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder.
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.
Keep metal contacts clean.
Keep the Wireless Remote Commander and
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
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