Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 Operating Manual page 7

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Using the camcorder
• Do not hehl the camcorder by the
following parts.
Viewfinder LCD panel
• Tile camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
See "On using your camcorder" (p. 97).
• Belk_re 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 camcerder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder,
a nd lens
• A nlenu item that is grayed out is uet
awdlable under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfiuder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.999_ of
the pixels are operational lk_reffective
use. However. there may be some tiny
black points aud/or bright points (white.
red. blue. or green in coler) 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.
point
White, red, blue
or green point
• 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 te malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
About changing the language setting
The on-screen displa>s in each local
language are used for illustraling the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language belk_re using your camcerder if
necessary (p. 1g).
Onrecording
• Before starting te record, test the
recording fimction to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
• Compensation lk_rthe contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcerder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
ceuutry/region. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based
TV.
• Television programs, fihns, video tapes,
and other malerials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
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