Sony HANDYCAM DCR-HC30 Operation Manual page 4

• Compens_lion for the contents of recordings canno_
be provided, even if recording or playback is nol
possible due to a malfunction of the eamcorder,
storage nledia, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the countries/
regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need
an NTSC system-based TV.
• Television progranls, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unaulhorized
recording of such malerials may be contrary to the
copyright laws.
Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and
lens
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are
operational for effcclive use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/
or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
that appear constm/tly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder.
These points are normal results of the mmlul_aeturing
process and do not affect the recording in rely way.
• Exposing the LC D screen, the view finder, or the lens
to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera
near a window or outdoors.
• Do no_ aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your
camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun
only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Note on connecting other device
Before connecting your eamcorder to other device
such as a VCR or a computer wifll a USB or bLINK
cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in
the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or
this may cause a malfunction of your eamcorder.
Notes
on
using this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder
used on ibis manual are captured using a digital still
cmnera, and thus may appear different from whal
you see.
• The illustrations used on this manual are based on
the model DCR-HC,4fi.
Notes on using the camcorder
• Hold your camcorder colvectly.
• Fasten lhe Strap Belt as shown in the following
illustration.
• Tile Strap Belt can also be used as a wrist slrap
(p. 140).
• When you are using the louch panel, place your hand
on the back side of the LCD pmlel to support it.
Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
• You Call change the language to be used for screen
display on your camcorder (p. 25).
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