About X.v.color; About Handling Of Your Camcorder - Sony Handycam HDR-SR5E Handbook

• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the expected recording time, and make
trial recordings before making the actual
recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
About the remaining battery time
indicator
• When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use
the remaining battery time indication as a rough
guide only.
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
About storage of the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, touch
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t
[A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] on the HOME
MENU and leave your camcorder in recording
standby until the power goes off (p. 75).
About battery life
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
• Each battery's life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
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About x.v.Color

• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC
• xvYCC is an international standard for color
About handling of your
camcorder
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
(HOME) t
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark
of Sony.
space in video. This standard can express a
wider color range than the currently used
broadcast standard.
accessories in the following locations:
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
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 properly.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder (HDR-SR7E/SR8E), or
the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight.
This damages the inside of the viewfinder
(HDR-SR7E/SR8E) or the LCD screen.
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
recommended in these operating instructions.
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.