Sony Handycam HDR-PJ650E, User Manual

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Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio. Noise may occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in 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.
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.
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 gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a
Sony dealer before operating it any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful with the lens.
Keep the LCD screen and the viewfinder closed when you are not using your camcorder.
Do not operate your camcorder with it wrapped in an object such as a towel. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.
Keep metal contacts clean.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and
playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.
Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature
When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low,
you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the
camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen or
the viewfinder.
Notes on charging through the USB cable
Charging may not be possible with all computers.
If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the
battery of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the camcorder
connected to a computer in this manner.
Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a USB hub
are not guaranteed. The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is
used with the computer.
When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories
Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder with a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
When connecting the 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 the camcorder.
When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the
camcorder is turned on, do not close the LCD panel. The image data that has been recorded may be
lost.
Notes on optional accessories
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