Sony DCR-SR85 Handycam&reg Operating Manual page 7

PRO-HG Duo")
* Marked with Mark2 or not are available.
A "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of up to 8 GB has
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been confirmed to operate correctly with this
camcorder.
See page 13 for the recordable time of a
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"Memory Stick PRO Duo."
"Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick
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PRO-HG Duo" are both called as "Memory
Stick PRO Duo" in this manual.
On recording
Before starting to record, test the recording
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function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.
Compensation for failure or loss of recording
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cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the
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country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,
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and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
Save all your recorded image data
To prevent your image data from being lost,
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save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. It is recommended that you save
the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using
your computer*. Also, you can save your image
data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*.
When the camcorder is connected to a
computer
Do not try to format the hard disk of the
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camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
Note on disposal/transfer
If you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]* to format
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the hard disk of the camcorder, data may not be
completely deleted from the hard disk. When
you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended
that you perform [
recovery of your data.
In addition to the above, when you dispose of
the camcorder, it is recommended that you
destroy the actual body of the camcorder.
EMPTY]* to prevent the
About language setting
The on-screen displays in each local language
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are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
using your camcorder if necessary (p. 12).
About this manual
The LCD screens and indicators shown in this
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manual were taken with a digital still camera,
and may look different from what you actually
see.
In this Operating Guide, the hard disk and
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"Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called "media."
Unless otherwise specifically indicated,
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illustrations in this manual are based on DCR-
SR85.
The screenshots are from Windows Vista, and
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may vary depending on the operating system of
the computer.
* Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)
and "PMB Guide."
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