7Memory Stick Duo AdaptorUsing the camcorder• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof.See “On using your camcorder” (p. 97).• Before connecting your camcorder to another device with an HDMI cable, component video cable, USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly, to avoid damaging the terminal or cause a malfunction of your camcorder.About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens• A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.About changing the language settingThe on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 18).On recording• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems.• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.• TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.LCD panelViewfinderBlack pointWhite, red, blue or green pointContinued ,
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