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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)

If you cannot record/play back
images, format the media
If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/
UX20E) or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Black point
Images cannot be saved or recorded. In
White, red, blue or such a case, save the images on other media
green point (p. 59, 66, 103) first, then format the media
(p. 76).
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions. About changing the language setting
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might The on-screen displays in each local
cause your camcorder to malfunction. language are used for illustrating the
Take images of the sun only in low light operating procedures. Change the screen
conditions, such as at dusk. language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 24).
On recording
On playing back recorded images on
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the image other devices
and sound are recorded without any • Your camcorder is compatible with
problems. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for
HDR-UX9E/UX10E: HD (high definition) image quality
It is recommended that you use a DVD- recording. Therefore, you cannot play
RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 36). back images recorded with HD (high
HDR-UX19E/UX20E: definition) image quality on your
It is recommended that you use the camcorder with the following devices;
internal memory of your camcorder for – Other AVCHD-compatible devices which are
trial recording (p. 36). not compatible with High Profile
• Compensation for the contents of – Devices which are not compatible with the
recordings cannot be provided, even if AVCHD format
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage Note on disposal/transfer (HDR-
media, etc. UX19E/UX20E)
• TV color systems differ depending on the Even if you format the internal memory
countries/regions. To view your (p. 76), you may not delete data from the
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL internal memory completely. When you
system-based TV. transfer the camcorder, it is recommended
• Television programs, films, video tapes, that you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 81) to
and other materials may be copyrighted. prevent the recovery of your data. In
Unauthorized recording of such materials addition to the above, when you dispose of
may be contrary to the copyright laws. the camcorder, it is recommended that you
destroy the actual body of the camcorder.

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