On Recording; When The Camcorder Is Connected To A Computer; Note On Disposal/Transfer; About Language Setting - Sony Handycam DCR-SR45 Operating Manual

PRO-HG Duo")
* Marked with Mark2 or not are available.
• A "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of up to 8 GB has
been confirmed to operate correctly with this
camcorder.
• See page 13 for the recordable time of a
"Memory Stick PRO Duo."
• "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo" are both called as "Memory
Stick PRO Duo" in this manual.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.
• Compensation for failure or loss of recording
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
Save all your recorded image data
• To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. It is recommended that you save
the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using
your computer*. Also, you can save your image
data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*.
When the camcorder is conneded to a
computer
• Do not try to format the hard disk of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
Note on disposal/transfer
• If you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] * to format
the hard disk of the camcorder, data may not be
completely deleted from the hard disk. When
you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended
that you perform [e EMPTY] * to prevent the
recovery of your data.
In addition to the above, when you dispose of
the camcorder, it is recommended that you
destroy the actual body of the camcorder.
About 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. 12).
About this manual
• The LCD screens and indicators shown in this
manual were taken with a digital still camera,
and may look different from what you actually
see.
• In this Operating Guide, the hard disk and
"Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called "media."
• Unless otherwise specifically indicated,
illustrations in this manual are based on DCR-
SR85.
• The screenshots are from Windows Vista, and
may vary depending on the operating system of
the computer.
* Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)
and "PMB Guide."
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