Sony PXW-Z90T Operating Manual page 3

when you use it with your camcorder for the
first time. All data recorded on the memory card
will be erased by formatting, and cannot be
recovered. Save important data on the memory
card on other media, such as a computer, before
formatting the memory card.
• Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the picture and sound are
recorded without any problems.
• Compensation for the loss of the content of
recordings or the loss of recording opportunities
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, storage media, etc., or even if
images or sounds are distorted due to the limits
of the capabilities of the camcorder.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your recordings on a
TV, a TV of the appropriate color system for the
country/region is required.
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
• Because of the way that the image device
(CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the
following phenomena may occur.
– The subjects passing by the frame rapidly
might appear crooked depending on the
recording conditions. (This phenomenon may
be notable in displays having high motion
resolution.)
– Horizontal lines appear on the LCD screen
during recording under fluorescent lights,
sodium lamps or mercury lamps. The
phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the
shutter speed (p. 45).
Save all your recorded image data
• To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images periodically.
To handle the recorded images on
your computer
Download software (p. 20).
Format the memory card using
[MEDIA FORMAT] if images are not
recorded or played back properly
If you continue recording and deleting images on
a memory card for a long period of time, the files
on that memory card may become fragmented. As
a result, you may not be able to record and save
images properly. If this happens, save images on a
PC, then format the memory card (p. 101).
About the operation of the camcorder
You can operate the camcorder using the v/V/b/
B/SET buttons (p. 103), and the touch panel.*
However, you cannot use the touch panel to make
some settings, such as the MENU items.
* Some operations are possible only with the
touch panel.
About this manual
• The on-screen display in English is used for
illustrating the operating procedures. Change
the screen language before using your
camcorder if necessary.
• The value you can set in [REC FORMAT], etc.,
depends on the [60i/50i SEL] setting. In this
manual, the values for both [60i] and [50i]
settings are described.
• Design and specifications of recording media
and other accessories are subject to change
without notice.
Use of wireless LAN 5 GHz band
The 5 GHz band is supported on the PXW-Z90V
only. There may be limitations on the locations
and channels that can be used, depending on the
country or region.
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