Sony Handycam HDR-HC9 Operating Manual page 6

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• Do not attach a label or the like on a
"Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick
Duo adaptor.
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
Black point
White, red, blue
or green point
LCD panel
Viewfinder
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
When using a "Memory Stick Duo"
with "Memory Stick" compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo"
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
See "On using your camcorder" (p. 96).
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with communication
cables, be sure to insert the connector plug
in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal
will damage the terminal and may result
in a malfunction of your camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
About changing the language setting
The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 17).
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings
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