Sony HDR-AS30V Handbook - Page 3

Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Notes on using the camera About the displayed language The display panel displays only English. Other languages are not available. Notes on recording/playback and connection • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • To play back images, connect the camera to another device with a micro HDMI cable (sold separately). • The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read "Precautions" (page 67) before operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause malfunctions. • Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 67). • Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, a memory card may become unusable or image data may be damaged. • When connecting the camera 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 the camera. • Playback of movies other than those shot, edited or composed on this camera is not guaranteed. • When you switch between NTSC/PAL, the setting values that can be selected in the Recording Mode change accordingly. Settings values for both [NTSC] and [PAL] are shown in this manual. On camera's temperature The camera may get warm due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction. On the overheat protection Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will be displayed on the display panel before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies. Notes on the battery pack • Charge the battery pack before using for the first time. • You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is. • For details on the battery packs, see page 65. Notes on the display panel and lens • Exposing the display panel or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the display panel. It may cause a malfunction. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as movie file format. However, it is not guaranteed that all MP4 compliant devices can play back images recorded with this camera. • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or memory card, etc. Index 3GB Continued r