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Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of
the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is
not possible due to a malfunction of your
camera or recording medium, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility
•
This camera conforms with the Design
Rules for Camera File Systems universal
standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electric and Information Technology
Industries Association). You cannot play
back on your camera still images recorded
on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/
TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700,
DSC-D770) that does not conform with
this universal standard. (These models are
not sold in some areas.)
•
Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback
of images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the
“Memory Stick” unusable or image data
breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
Do not aim the camera at the sun
or other bright light
This may cause irrecoverable damage to
your eyes.
LCD screen, LCD finder (only
models with a finder) and lens
•
The LCD screen and the LCD finder are
manufactured 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 constantly
appear on the LCD screen and the LCD
finder. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect
the recording in any way.
•
Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to
get the camera wet. If moisture
condensation occurs, refer to page 79 and
follow the instructions on how to remove it
before using the camera.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss,
always copy (back up) data to a disk.
Handling of the movable lens
This camera uses a movable lens.
Be careful not to strike or apply excessive
force to the lens portion.
When the camera is used for long
periods
Note that the camera body may become hot.
Be sure to read the following
before using your camera
About the Carl Zeiss lens
This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing fine
images. The lens for this camera uses the
MTF* measurement system for cameras
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in
Germany, and Sony Corporation, and
offers the same quality as other Carl
Zeiss lenses.
∗
MTF is the abbreviation of Modulation
Transfer Function/Factor, a numeric
value indicating the amount of light
from a specific part of the subject
gathered at the corresponding position
in the image.