On Using Your Camcorder - Sony DCR-HC48 Operating Manual

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• Normally, only one device can be connected to
lhis unil with an i.LINK cable. When
connecting this unit to an i.LINK-compatible
device baying two or morn DV Intcrlk_ces, mlcr
1o file operating instruclions of lbe device lo be
connected.
• i.LINK is a more hunilku term Ior tile IEEE
1394 data transport bus pwposed by Sony, and
is a trademark approved by many corporations.
• IEEE 1394 is an inlernational slandard
slandardized by file lnsfimte of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.
About the i.LINK Baud rate
i.LINK's maximum baud rate v:u'ies
according to the device. There are 3 types.
SI00 (approx. 100Mbps*/
$200 (approx. 200Mbps)
$400 (approx. 400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under
"Specificatiotts" in the uperatittg
ittstructions uf each piece of equipment. It
is also ittdicated near the i.LINK fitterface
uu some devices.
The baud rate may differ l?'om the ittdicated
wflue when the unit is cutmected to a device
with a different maximum baud rate.
* Whatis[Vlhps?
Mbps stattds for "megabits per secottd." or
the amount of data that can be sent or
received in otte sucund. For example, a
baud rate of 100 Mbps tneans that 100
megabits uf data can be sent in one second.
To use i.LINK functionson this unit
Fur details on how tu dub when this unit is
cotntected to other videu devices having a
DV htterface, see page 55.57.
This unit can also be cutntected to uther
i.LINK (DV htterface) compatible devices
tnade by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal
computer) as well as to video devices.
Some i.LINK cumpatible video devices.
such as Digital Televisiotts. DVD,
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are
not cumpatible with DV devices. Before
cotmectittg to other devices, be sure to
cottfirm whether the device is compatible
with a DV device ur trot. For details un
precautiotts and compatible application
software, refer also to the operating
instructions fl>r the device to be connected.
0 Notes
• VV]len connecting your ctlnlcorder to allolher
i,LlNK-compatible device, be sure to turn off
tile power of tile de_ice and disconnect tile AC
Adaptor fi'onltile wall outlet before connecting
or disconnecting tile bLINK cable.
About the required i.LINK cable
Use the Sotty i.LINK 4-pitt-to-4-pitt cable
(during DV dubbing).
Onuse andcare
• Do noI use or store tile calncorder rind
accessoriesill tile/ollowing locatkms.
Anywhere exucmely
hot. coM or humM.
Never lea_, e Ihenl exposed to telnperalur_s
above 60 °C (140 OF), such as under direct
sunlight, near beaters or in a car parked in tile
SUll. riley lnay nlalfllnclion or beconle
de%rmed,
Near strong magnetic fields or mecllanical
vibration. The camcorder mW malflmclkm.
Near slrong radio waves or radialion. The
cmncorder may not be able lo record properly.
Near AM receivers and vkleo equipmenL
Noise
Inay Occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcoMer, it may
malhlnction. SomelinmsIbis malflmction
cannot be
repaired.
Near windows or outdoors, where tile LCD
screen, tile viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunligla. This damages
the
inside of the viewfinder or tile LCD screen.
• Operate
your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC
Adaptor).
• For DC or AC
operation, use
the accessories
reconnnended in these
operating
instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder gel wet. %r
example,
]l'Olll r ain or sea water. If your canlcorder gels