Read This First - Sony PXW-FS5 Operating Manual

Read this first

Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Precautions when using the
camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following
parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the
jack covers.
Lens
Microphone (sold separately) or
Microphone holder
b Notes
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or
waterproof. See "About handling of your
camcorder" (p. 161).
• When connecting the camcorder to another
device with communication 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
malfunction of the camcorder.
• Use your camcorder in accordance with country/
region regulations.
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LCD screen
On the LCD screen
• A menu item that is grayed out is not available
under the current recording or playback
conditions.
• The LCD screen is 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. These points are normal results
of the manufacturing process and do not affect
the recording in any way.
White, red, blue or
green point
Black point
On sunlight
• Do not record the sun or leave the camcorder
under the sun. The internal parts of the
camcorder may be damaged. If sunlight is
focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire.
When you must place the camcorder under
direct sunlight, attach the front lens cap.
• Do not expose your camcorder's viewfinder,
lens, or LCD screen to the sun or strong light
source for extended periods. Doing so may
cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
• Do not attempt to record the sun directly. Doing
so may cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
• Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a
removed lens. This may cause irrecoverable
damage to your eyes. Also, this may cause a
malfunction.