Notice SONY DCR-IP1

« our safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic field at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. (9.8 feet) bNote If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. N50E:\CX4800\revision2\SDL\updated1_final_Delivery\EU\GB.FR\3084862121DCR-IP1ECEE\01GB01REG.fm master:Right 3 DCR-IP1E 3-084-862-12(1) GB Notes on use You can use only MICROMV cassettes in your camcorder. Your camcorder is based on the MICROMV format. You can use only MICROMV cassettes with micro Cassette Memory in your camcorder. Notes on the MICROMV format •Records and plays back for about 60 minutes with quality equal to that of DV (digital video). •The micro Cassette Memory feature is provided with all MICROMV cassettes. Your camcorder can access any scene easily using the memory (Multi- picture search function). •Adopts the MPEG2 format as a data compression method. This format is the same as the one for DVD (digital versatile disc). Records in 12Mbps bit rate to obtain a higher quality of image. •Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is the still image. This is not a malfunction. The mark is indicated on the MICROMV cassette. Note on the type of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about half the size of an ordinary “Memory Stick,” in your camcorder (p.97). The mark is indicated on the “Memory Stick Duo.” Notes on recording •Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. •Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. •TV color systems differ depending on the countries/ regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. •Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. Notes on the LCD panel and lens •The LCD screen is 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 appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. •Do not... »