Sony HDR-PJ540 User Manual
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Note on this product/battery pack temperature
When the temperature of this product or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be able
to record or play back on this product, due to the protection features of this product being activated in such situations.
In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
Notes on charging through the Built-in USB Cable
Charging may not be possible with all computers.
If you connect this product to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the battery of the laptop
computer will continue to use up its charge. Do not leave this product connected to a computer in this manner.
Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are not
guaranteed. This product may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer.
LCD monitor
Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD monitor, as it may cause uneven color and other damage.
If this product is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.
While using this product, the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. This is not a malfunction.
Multi interface shoe
When using a dedicated microphone or portable speaker, their power turns on or off according to the power of this
product.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the accessory used for details.
To attach an accessory, insert and fix the accessory to the Multi interface shoe by pressing down and sliding forward
until it stops. Remove the accessory by pressing it down.
When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the Multi interface shoe, turn off
the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise from being recorded.
When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built-in microphone.
On the pre-installed rechargeable battery
This product has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the LCD
monitor is closed. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while this product is connected to a wall
outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is inserted. The rechargeable battery will be fully
discharged in about 2 months if you do not use this product at all. Charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
before you start using this product. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, this product
operation other than date recording will not be affected.
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Connect this product to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD monitor
closed for more than 24 hours.
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