On Use And Care - Sony HDR-CX220/B "Handycam User Manual

are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
A: White, red, blue or green points
B: Black points
About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays
Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.
In this manual, the internal memory (models with internal memory) of the camcorder and the memory
card are called "recording media."
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD
recording disc.

On use and care

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed.
Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack
covers.
LCD screen Battery pack
Do not aim the camcorder at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take
images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Do not use or store the camcorder and 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 tuner devices such as TVs or radio. 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 or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight.
This damages the LCD screen.
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it
may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a
Sony dealer before operating it any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful with the lens.
Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder.
Do not operate your camcorder with it wrapped in an object such as a towel. Doing so might cause
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Built-in USB Cable