Sony HXR-MC1 Operating Guide / Read This First - Page 2

Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Notes on use Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on a computer Refer to "PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Guide" stored on the supplied CD-ROM. Types of "Memory Stick" media you can use with your camcorder • For recording movies, it is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 1 GB or larger marked with: - PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * You can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media whether Mark2 is indicated or not. • See page 15 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Camera Cable "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. • You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. 2 Jack cover • The camera of the camcorder is splashproof but the main body is not, therefore never wet the main body of the camcorder. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 79).