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Read this before
operating your
camcorder
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
Component A/V cable (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already
installed.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
Software” (1)
“PMB” (software, including “PMB Guide”)
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF)
“Operating Guide” (1)
See page 70 for “Memory Stick” media you can
use with this camcorder.
Using the camcorder
Do not hold the camcorder by the following
parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by
the jack covers.
Viewfinder
LCD screen
Battery pack
Shoe cover
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
or waterproofed. See “About handling of your
Do not do any of the following when the
(Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps (p. 21) or
the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 18, 70) are lit or
flashing. Otherwise, the recording media may
be damaged, recorded images may be lost or
other malfunctions could occur.
Ejecting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
from the camcorder
Removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from the camcorder
Applying mechanical shock or vibration to
the camcorder
When connecting your camcorder to another
device with a cable, 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.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the
DC plug.
Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS
function is working as long as the GPS switch
is set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is
set to OFF during take off and landing of an
airplane (HDR-XR500VE/XR520VE).
