On Using Your Camcorder - Sony Handycam DCR-HC62 Operating Manual

• IEEE 1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institule of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.
Aboutthe i.LINK Baudrate
i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies
according to the device. There are 3 types.
SI00 (approx. 100Mbps*)
$200 (approx. 200Mbps)
$400 (approx. 400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under
"Specifications" in the operating
ittstructions of each piece of equipment. It
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface
on some devices.
The baud rate may differ from the indicated
value when the unit is cotmected to a device
with a different maximum baud rate.
*Whatis Mhps?
Mbps st:rods for "megabits per second." or
the amount of data that can be sent or
received in one second. For example, a
baud rate of 100 Mbps tneans that 100
tnegabits of data can be sent in one second.
To use i.LINK functionson this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is
cotmected to other vide() devices having a
DV Interf:.ce. see page 56.58.
This unit cat) also be connected to other
i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices
tnade by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal
computer) its well as to video devices.
Some i.LINK compatible video devices.
such its Digital Televisions. DVD.
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are
not compatible with DV devices. Before
connecting to other devices, be sure to
confirm whether the device is compatible
with a DV device or not. For details on
precautions and compatible application
software, refer also to the operating
instructions lk_rthe device to be connected.
O Notes
• "_X!hell conllecting your calncorder to another
bLINK-compatible device, be sure to turn oll
the power of tile dcvicc and disconnect the AC
Adaptor 1i"omtile wall outlel (wall socket)
hetolv connecting or disconnecting the bLINK
cable.
About the required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4q)in-tu-4-pin cable
(during DV dubbing).
Onuseandcare
• Do nol use or slore the camcorder and
accessories in the k>llowing locations.
Anywhere extremely hot. cold or humid.
Never leave thenl expo_d lo lelnperalures
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under dirccl
sunliglu, near healers or in a car parked in lhe
sun. They may mallhncfion or become
deformed.
Near strong magnetic felds or mechanical
vibration. The camcordcr may mallhnction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. Tile
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noi_ nlay occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusly. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, il may
malfimction. Somelimes this malfunctkm
cannol be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors, wherc file LCD
screen, file viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed 1o direcl sunlight. This damages tile
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(baltel3' pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the acccssories
recommended in lhe_ operating instructions.
• Do not Jet your camcorder get weL lor example.
l/'onl
rain or sea waler. If your calllcorder gets
weL it may mallhnction. Sometinles this
malfimcfion cannot be repaired.
• If any solid ot!iect or liqukl gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating il
any hulher.
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