Sony Handycam HDR-CX12 Operating Manual page 6

Using the camcorder
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed

or waterproofed. See "Precautions" (p. 32).
Do not Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"

when the Access lamp (p. 13) is lit or flashing.
Otherwise, the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" may
be damaged, recorded images may be lost or
other malfunctions could occur.
Do not do any of the following when the

(Movie)/ (Still) mode lamp (p. 12), Access
lamp (p. 13) or the QUICK ON lamp (p. 19) is
lit or flashing. Otherwise, the "Memory Stick
PRO Duo" may be damaged, recorded images
may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.
Remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor or

Handycam Station from the camcorder
Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the

camcorder
When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick

PRO Duo," be careful so that the "Memory
Stick PRO Duo" does not pop out and drop.
When connecting your camcorder to another

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 your camcorder.
If you repeat recording/deleting images for a

long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the
"Memory Stick PRO Duo." Images cannot be
saved or recorded. In such a case, save your
images on some type of external media first,
and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 26).
Hold your camcorder correctly, then fasten the

grip belt as shown in the illustration.
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To adjust the LCD panel, open the LCD panel

90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate
it to the best angle to record or play (). You
can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens
side () to record in mirror mode.
 90 degrees
(max.)
 180 degrees (max.)
The LCD screen is manufactured using

extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
or green in color) that appear constantly on the
LCD screen. These points are normal results of
the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
Remove the insulation sheet before using the

Remote Commander.
Insulation sheet
On recording
Before starting to record, test the recording

function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.
Compensation for the contents of recordings

cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, recording "Memory Stick PRO
Duo," etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the

country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,

and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
 90 degrees to the
camcorder