Sony FDR-AX700 Help Guide - Page 282

Do not aim the camcorder at the sun. Doing so might cause the camcorder to malfunction. T the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: ake images of Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60˚C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly . Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio. Noise may occur . On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty . If sand or dust gets in the camcorder , it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD monitor , the viewfinder , or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder . When not using the camcorder for a long time To keep the 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, a message appears on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder . LCD monitor Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD monitor , as it may cause uneven color and other damage. If the camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD monitor . This is not a malfunction. While using the camcorder , the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. This is normal. Multi interface shoe When using a dedicated microphone or portable speaker , their power turns on or off according to the power of the camcorder . For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the accessories. To attach an accessory , insert and fix the accessory to the Multi interface shoe by holding it down and sliding forward until it stops. T o remove the accessory , hold it down and slide it back. When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the Multi interface shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise from being recorded. When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes priority over the built-in microphone. ZEISS lens The camcorder is equipped with a ZEISS lens, which was developed jointly by ZEISS, in Germany , and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF(*) measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a ZEISS lens. Also, the lens for the camcorder is T*-coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. * MTF= Modulation T ransfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of ligh On the pre-installed rechargeable battery t from a subject coming into the lens. 282