When The Camcorder Is Connected To A Computer Or Accessories; Moisture Condensation; Notes On Optional Accessories - Sony Handycam HDR-CX250E Operating Manual

or play back on the camcorder, due to the
protection features of the camcorder being
activated in such situations. In this case, an
indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Notes on charging through the USB
cable
Operation with all computers is not assured.
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If you connect the camcorder to a laptop
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computer that is not connected to a power
source, the battery of the laptop computer will
continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the
camcorder connected to a computer in this
manner.
Charging with a personally assembled
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computer, with a converted computer, or
through a USB hub are not guaranteed.
The camcorder may not function correctly
depending on the USB device which is used
with the computer.

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from
a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder. This may
cause a malfunction to your camcorder.
If moisture condensation has occurred
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Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without
turning it on.
Note on moisture condensation
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Moisture may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
(or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder
in a humid place as follows:
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope
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into a place warmed up by a heating device.
You bring your camcorder from an air
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conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
You use your camcorder after a squall or a
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rain.
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
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place.
How to prevent moisture condensation
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When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put your camcorder in
a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag
when the air temperature inside the plastic bag
has reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).
When the camcorder is connected to
a computer or accessories
Do not try to format the recording media of the
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camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
When connecting the camcorder to another
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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
When the camcorder is connected to other
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devices through a USB connection and the
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not
close the LCD panel. The image data that has
been recorded may be lost.

Notes on optional accessories

We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
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Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
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in some countries/regions.
Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX570E/
CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/
PJ600E/PJ600VE)
The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to
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accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a
microphone (sold separately). The accessory
can be turned on or off as you open or close
the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with your
accessory for details.
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