Sony CCD-TR400 - Manual (Page 4)

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Before You Begin
Notes and Precautions
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters,
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Note on TV Color Systems
TV color systems differ from country to country.
To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system based TV. When you want to use a PAL-
M system based TV, you will need a NTSC/PAL-M transcoder (as this is an NTSC system based
camcorder). Please check the list on page 41 to see the TV color system of your country.
Note on the Supplied RFU Adaptor
You can use the supplied RFU adaptor only in the country where you bought this camcorder. Since
each country has its own electricity and TV color system, you may not be able to use the RFU adaptor
when vou use the camcorder abroad.
Precaution on OH>yright
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.
Precautions on Camcorder Care
> Oo not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or
dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction
and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [a]
> Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a
malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [b]
* Never leave Ihe camcorder under temperatures above 140 ’F (60 ®C), such as in a car parked in the
sun or under direct sunlight, [c]
See "Precautions" from page 38 as well.