Sony Handycam NEX-VG20 Operating Manual page 68

Precautions
audio, etc.).
- High definition image quality (HD):
PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/16:9
FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/16:9
FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920 × 1,080
pixels/16:9
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 × 1,080
pixels/16:9
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 × 1,080
pixels/16:9
- Standard definition image quality (STD):
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 × 480
pixels/16:9, 4:3
• The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.
- Photo recording mode:
4,912 × 3,264 dots/3:2
4,912 × 2,760 dots/16:9
3,568 × 2,368 dots/3:2
3,568 × 2,000 dots/16:9
2,448 × 1,624 dots/3:2
2,448 × 1,376 dots/16:9
- Capturing a photo f_com a movie:
1,920 × 1,080 dots/16:9
640 X 360 dots/16:9
640 × 480 dots/4:3
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the lbllowing locations:
- An3_vhere extremely hot, cold or hmnid.
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 properl>
- Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
- On a sandy beach or awwhere dust> If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfimction. 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, fbr example,
f)com 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 be*bre operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modif_dng, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly carelhl of the lens.
• Keep the camcorder turning offwhen you are
not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, fbr
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.