Sony CCD-TR44 - Before You Begin; Notes and Precautions

Before You Begin
Notes and Precautions
Note on TV Color Systems
TV color systems are different depending on the countries. If you view the playback picture on a TV, you
need an NTSC system based TV. When you want to use a PAL M system based TV, you w/ill need an
NTSC/PAL M transcoder (as this is an NTSC system based camcorder). Please check the list on page 42
to see the TV color system of your country.
Precaution on Copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials mav be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Precautions on Camcorder Care
• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a
malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [a]
• Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or dusty
place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and
sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [b]
• Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140“ F (60 “O, such as in a car parked in the sun
or under direct sunlight, [c]