1;
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the
DC plug.
Note on the camcorder/battery pack
temperature
• When the temperature of the camcorder
or battery pack becomes extremely high or
extremely low, you may not be able to record
or play back on the camcorder, due to the
protection features of the camcorder being
activated in such situations. In this case, an
indicator appears on the LCD screen.
When the camcoder is connected to a
computer or accessories
• Do not try to lbrmat the recording media of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctl3c
• When connecting the camcorder to another
device with communication cables, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct wa3c
Pushing the plug fbrcibly into the terminal
will damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of the camcorder.
• When the camcorder is connected to other
devices through a USB connection and the
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not
close the LCD panel. The image data that has
been recorded may be lost.
If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [Format]
• If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, f)cagmentation of data occurs on
the recording media. Images cannot be saved
or recorded. In such a case, save },our images
on some type of external media first, and
then perform [Format] by touching
(MENU) _ [Setup] _ [_ (Media Settings)]
[Format] _ the desired medium _
Notes on optional accessories
• We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
• Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
in some countries/regions.
About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays
• The example images used in this manual fbr
illustration purposes are captured using a digital
still camera, and therdbre may appear different
fl'om images and screen indicators that actually
appear on },our camcorder. And, the illustrations
of your camcorder and its screen indication are
exaggerated or simplified lbr understandabilit)c
• In this manual, the hard disk of the camcorder
and the memory card are called "recording
mediaF
• In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) is called
AVCHD recording disc.
• Design and specifications of your camcorder and
accessories are subject to change without notice.
• The HDR PJ50V is used for illustrations in this
book, except where model specific descriptions
are provided.
Confirm the model name of your
camcorder
• The model name is shown in this manual when
there is a difi-brence in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
• The main differences in specification of this
series are as fbllows.
Capacity
of internal
recording Projector
media
HI)R-PJ50/ 220 GB
HI)R PJ50V_
HI)R XR160 160GB
The model with _ is equipped with GPS.
• Do not do any of the fbllowing. Otherwise, the
recording media may be damaged, recorded
images may be impossible to play back or may
be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
- ejecting the memory cant when the access
lamp (p. 23) is lit or flashing
