Sony HANDYCAM HDR-XR500 Guía De Operación página 54

Precautions
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• Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media
was restricted on another device.
• There is something wrong with the flash.
• The amount of light is not suf}_cient. Use the
flash.
• The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder
steady with both hands. However, note that
the camera-shake warning indicator does not
disappear.
• The drop sensor function is activated. 52)u
may not be able to record nor play back
images.
• The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary
images (p. 41).
• Photos cannot be recorded during processing.
\\_ait tbr a while, then record.
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the tbllowing locations:
- An3_vhere extremely hot, cold or hmnid.
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 malfimction or become
defurmed.
- 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 properl>
- Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
- On a sandy beach or anywhere dust> If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
- Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, fbr example,
f)com rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer be*bre operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modif_qng, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly carelhl of the lens.
• Keep the camcorder turning offwhen you are
not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, fbr
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).