User manual SONY CCD-V5000

[. . . ] You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power the product. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. [. . . ] Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder. Power source House current Battery pack Accessory to be used Supplied AC power adaptor Battery pack NP-33 (supplied), NP-55H, NP-C65, NP-66, NP67, NP-68, NP-77H, NP-78, NP-98 Note on power sources Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video product. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. To use the supplied AC power adaptor: (1) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Insert the top of the connecting plate of the AC power adaptor into the top of the battery mounting surface. The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. notes on the POWER lamp · The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged after use. To remove the DC pack The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pack (p. Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE(+) or TIME(NEXT). You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture. This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack. Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned. Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly if you are recording in cold environment. A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again. While positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking through the viewfinder lens, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used. While you are using your camcorder in CAMERA mode, the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as battery power is used up. When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator appears and starts flashing in the viewfinder. When the i indicator in the viewfinder disappears and the battery lamp flashes rapidly, turn the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack has been replaced. Note on the remaining battery indicator The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining capacity from that of the battery pack with the remaining battery indicator (not supplied). Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. [. . . ] When you want to use a PAL-M system based TV, you will need an NTSC/PALM transcoder. If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. cause and/or Corrective Actions · The battery pack is not attached or not attached firmly. [. . . ]