Maintenance And Precautions - Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Operation Manual

device. It is also indicated near the i.LINK
interface on some device.
The maximum baud rate for device that does not
have any indication (such as this unit) is
"S100."
The baud rate may differ from the indicated
value when the unit is connected to device with
a different maximum baud rate.
* What is Mbps?
Mbps stands tbr "megabits per second," or the
amotmt 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 functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is
connected to other video device having a DV
Interface, see page 93, 94.
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK
(DV Interface) compatible device made by
Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as
well as to video device.
Beibre connecting this unit to your computer,
make sure that application software supported
by this unit is already installed on your
computer.
Some iiINK compatible video device such as
Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players,
and MICROMV recorders/players are not
compatible with DV device. Before connecting
to other device, be sure to confirm whether the
device is compatible with DV device or not.
For details on precautions and compatible
application software, refer also to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
Aboutthe required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
(dnring DV dubbing).
i.LINK and [ are trademarks of Sony
( orporation.
132 Additional Information
Maintenance and
precautions
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations.
Anywhere extremely hot or cold. 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 AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
Sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or
dust gets m your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages
the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD
screen.
Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating insmlctions.
• 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 get inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
an): further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modif_dng, or mechanical shock. Be
particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF
(CHG) when you are not using your
camcorder.