Maintenanceand Precautions - Sony HANDYCAM DCR-HC30 Operation Manual

device. It isalso i ndicated near the i.LINK
interface onsome device.
The m aximum baud rate t brdevice thai does not
have t ory i ndication (such as 1his u nit) is
"SI00."
The baud rate m ay d iffer fi'om 1he i ndicated
value when 1 he unit i sconnecled 1o device wilh
adifferent maximum baud r ate.
* Whal is Mbps?
Mbps stands for "megabits per second," or the
amount of data that can be sent or received in one
s_cond. For example, a baud rate of 1O0 Mbps means
flaal 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.
To use i.LINK functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when 1his unit is
connecled to other video device having a DV
interface, see page 92, 93.
This unit can also be connected 1o tiber i.LINK
(DV interlhce) compatible device made by
Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as
well as to video device.
Betbre connecting this unit to your computer,
make sure that application sottware supporled
by this unit is already installed on your
computer.
Some i.LINK compatible video device such as
Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players,
and MICROMV recorders/players are not
compatible wilh DV device. Before connecting
m olher device, be sure m confirm whelher 1he
device is compatible with DV device or not.
For details on precautions and compatible
application sofiware, refer also to 1he operating
instructions for the device It be connected.
Aboutthe required i.BNK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
(during DV dubbing).
i.LINK and 1, are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Maintenanceand
precautions
Onuse and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in 1he lbllowing locations.
Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never
leave 1hem exposed to temperalures above
60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight,
near heaters or in a car parked in the sun.
They may malfunction or become
delbnned.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. Tbe
camcorder may not be able 1o record
properly.
Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
Sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or
dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes 1his 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
1he inside of 1he viewfinder or 1he LCD
screen.
Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in d_ese operating instructions.
• Do not let your cmncorder get wet, for
example, from rain or sea water. If your
camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction.
Sometimes d_is malfunction cannot be
repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid get inside 1he
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any lhr_her.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, or mechanical shock. Be
particularly careful oflhe lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting 1o OFF
(CHG) when you are not using your
camcorder.
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