Sony HANDYCAM HDR-HC9 Operating Manual page 6

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• Do not attach a label or the like oil a
"Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick
Duo adaptor.
When usinga "Memory Stick Duo"
with "Memory Stick" compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert tile "Memory Stick Duo"
into tile Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
MemoryStick DuoAdaptor
black points and/or bright points (white.
red. blue. or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfiuder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
Using the camcorder
• Do m_t hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Viewfinder LCD panel
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
See "On using your camcorder" (p. 96).
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with communicatkm
cables, 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 malflmction of your camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder,
a nd lens
•
A nleuu 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
point
_White, red, blue
or green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight %r long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunctiou.
Take pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
About changing the language setting
The on-screen disph.ys in each local
language are used lkw illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 17).
Onrecording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording fimction to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings catmot 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