Using Your Camcorder Abroad - Sony PXW-X180 Operating Manual

Using your Camcorder Abroad

Power supply
You can use your camcorder in any country/
region using the AC Adaptor ACDP-060S01
(supplied) or optional Charger BC-U1/U2 within
the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Viewing on TV
Before recording a movie with your camcorder
for viewing on a TV, set "NTSC/PAL Area" in
"Country" of System menu to the appropriate TV
system for the country/region in which you
intended to view the movie. The following shows
which countries and regions require "NTSC
Area" or "PAL Area" setting.
NTSC Area:
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL Area:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil,
Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Guiana, Holland,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kuwait,
Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway,
Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore,
Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay,
etc.
Simple setting of the clock by time difference
When you are abroad, set "Time Zone" of "Clock
Set" in the System menu (page 85).
Use and Storage
Do not subject the unit to severe shock
The internal mechanism may be damaged or the
body warped.
Do not cover the unit while operating
Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can
cause excessive internal heat build-up.
After use
Always set the power switch to off.
Before storing the unit for a long period
Remove the battery pack.
Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses
facing the sun
Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be
focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.
Shipping
• Remove the memory cards before transporting
the unit.
• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other
transportation service, pack it in the shipping
carton of the unit.
Care of the unit
If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft,
dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in
a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not
use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, as
these may cause discoloration or other damage to
the finish of the unit.
About the battery pack
To charge the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
ambient temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below,
and the length of time you can use the battery
pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the
following to use the battery pack for a longer
time.
—Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it
up, and install it in your camcorder right
before you start taking shots.
—Use a high capacity battery pack.
• Be sure to set the power switch to off when not
recording or playing back on your camcorder.
The battery pack is also consumed when your
camcorder is in recording standby or playback
pause.
• Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times
the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings before making the actual recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
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