Maintenanceand Precautions - Sony handycam DCR-HC28 Operating Manual

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The baud rate is listed under
"Specifications" in the operating
instructions of each piece of equipment. It
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface
on some devices.
The baud rate may diker from the indicated
wdue when tile unit is cotmected to a device
with a different maximum baud rate.
* WhatisMbps?
Mbps stands 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 means that 100
megabits 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
connected to other video devices having a
DV Interface. see page 48.50.
This unit can also be connected to other
i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices
made by Sony/e.g. a VAIO series personal
computer) as well as to video devices.
Some i.LINK compatible video devices.
such as 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
wilh a DV device or not. For details oll
precautions and compatible application
software, refer also to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
• When you connect lhis unit to a device equipped
with an i.LINKjack using an i.LINK cable.
power oil lhe device and remove tile power cord
tionl the wall outlel belorc connecting (or
disconnecling) an i.LINK cable.
About the required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-piu4o-4-pin cable
(during DV dubbing).
Maintenanceand
precautions
Onuse andcare
• Do nol use or store tile calncorder and
accessories ill tile iollowing locations.
Anywhere extremely hol or cold, Never lea_e
lhem e×po_d lo tenlperamlvs abo_e 60 °C
/ 140 OF), such as under direct sunlight, near
heaters or ill it car parked in tile sun. They
may ma]hlnclkm or beconle detbrnled.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. Tile camcorder may malflulction.
Near slrong radio waves or radiation. The
can;corder may not be able to record properly,
Near AM recci_ ers and _ideo equipment.
Noise ]nay occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty, It sand
or dust gets ill your camcorder, it may
nlalhulction. Somelinles lhis malflulclion
cannot be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the _iewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to dh'ect sunlight. This damages the
inside ol tile viewiinder or tile LCD screen.
Anywhere vel T hundd.
• Operale your camcorder on DC 7.2 V/bauery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
reconmlended in these operaling instruclions.
• Do not lel your camcorder get wet, lot example,
lioln rain or sea waler. If your canlcorder gets
wet, it [nay malhlnction. So[llelinles this
nlalflmction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liqukl gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer belore operating it
ally hulher.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
nlodil}4ng, physical shock, or impacl such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly carclill of file lens.
• Keep the POWER swilch _lling to OFF(CHG)
when you ale not using your camcorder.
• Do nol wrap your canlcorder with a towel, tin
example, and operale it. Doing so might cause
Ileal to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord, 171111 it by
the plug and not the cord.
• Do not danlage tile power cord such as by
placing anything heavy on it.
• Kee I) mela] contacts clean.