Before You Begin; Using This Manual - Sony Handycam DCR-PC7E Operating Instructions Manual

Before you begin

Using this manual

Welcome !
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision
Handycam Vision, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and
sound quality. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same
time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for
years to come.
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g., Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
As indicated with
operation.
Note on TV colour systems
TV colour systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV,
you need an PAL system-based TV.
Precaution on copyright
Television programmes, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care
• Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may
cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be
repaired [a].
• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and
sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [b].
• Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as
in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [c].
[a]
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in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your
[b]
camcorder. With your
[c]
DCR-PC7E 3-858-632-12E (E32)