Sony DSR-PD175P/PD177P Camcorder User Manual


 
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Additional Information
Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media
within the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
On image data compatibility
Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick
Duo” media by your camcorder conform to the
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal
standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
On your camcorder, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other devices (DCR-
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” media
that has been used with another device, format it
with your camcorder (p. 76). Note that
formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick Duo” media.
You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
When playing back image data recorded with
other devices.
This unit is compatible with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
“InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs
have the mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder and a supplied AC Adaptor.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
With an AC Adaptor, the remaining battery
time and charging time appear.
To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG lamp of the AC
Adaptor turns off. If you charge the battery pack
outside of this temperature range, you may not
be able to charge it efficiently.
To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-F770/
F970 (optional).
Frequent use of the LCD screen or frequent
playback, fast forward or rewind wears out the
battery pack faster.
We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-F770/F970.
Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on
your camcorder. The battery pack is also
consumed when your camcorder is in recording
standby or playback pause.
Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the expected recording time, and make
trial recordings before making the actual
recording.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
About the remaining battery time
indicator
When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
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