Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
[] AC Adaptor (1)
[] Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
[] Component A/V cable (1) []
[] A/V connecting cable (1) []
[] USB connection support cable (1) []
Use this cable when the Built in USB Cable
of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for
connection.
[] Rechargeable battery pack NP-FVS0 (1)
[] CD-ROM "Han&ycam" Application
Software (1) (p. 37)
- "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help")
- "Handycam" Handbook (PDF)
[] "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)
[] [] []
• This camcorder has a builtqn sot}ware
application called "PMB Portable" (p. 40).
• See page 21 for the memory card you can use
with this camcorder.
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the fbllowing
parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by
the jack covers.
LCDScreen Batterypack
Built-in USBCable
8
• The camcorder is not dustproot'ed, dripproot'ed
or waterproofed. See "Precautions" (p. 64).
Menu items, LCD panel, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not available
under the current recording or playback
conditions.
• The LCD screen is manufhctured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
or green in color) that appear constantly on the
LCD screen. These points are normal results of
the manufhcturing process and do not affect the
recording in any wa3c
Black points
White, red, blue or green points
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight fbr long periods of time may cause
malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause
your camcorder to malflmction. Take images
of the sun only in low light conditions, such as
at dusk.
About language setting
• The on-screen displays in each local hmguage
are used fbr illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language befbre
using the camcorder if necessary (p. 19).
On recording
• To ensure stable operation ofthe memory
card, it is recommended to fbrmat the memory
card with your camcorder betbre the first
use. formatting the memory card will erase
all the data stored on it and the data will be
irrecoverable. Save your important data on your
PC etc.