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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 the contents
of
recordings
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.
On
playing
back
recorded
images
on
other
devices
• Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 High Profile for HD (high
definition) image quality recording. Therefore,
you cannot play back images recorded with HD
(high definition) image quality on your
camcorder with the following devices;
- Other A
VCHD
format compatible devices
which are not compatible with High Profile
- Devices which are not compatible with the
AVCHD format
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 DVD-R using
your computer*. Also, you can save your image
data using a VCR,
or
a DVDIHDD recorder*.
When
the
camcorder
is
connected
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
• Even
if
you perform [MEDIA
FORMA
T]*
or
formatting the hard disk
of
the camcorder, you
may not delete data from the hard disk
completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it
is recommended that you perform
[9
EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery
of
your data.
Also, when you dispose
of
the camcorder, it is
recommended that you destroy the actual body
of
the camcorder.
About
language
setting
• Theon-screen displays in eachlocal language are
used for illustrating the operating procedures.
Change the screen language before using your
camcorder
if
necessary (p. 11).
About
this
manual
• The images
of
the LCD screen used in this
manual for illustration purposes are captured
using a digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different from the actual images
of
the
LCD
screen.
• In this Operating Guide, the hard disk
of
your
camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO
Duo"
are
called "media."
• The screenshots are from Windows Vista. The
scenes may vary depending on the operating
system
of
the computer.
* Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and
"PMB
Guide."
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