Sony Handycam HDR-CX11E Operating Manual page 10

Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
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Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
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source (mains) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
On using abroad
You can use your camcorder in any countries/
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regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
your camcorder. Also, you can charge the
battery pack. Use a commercially available AC
plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the
design of the wall outlet (wall socket).
See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for details.
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