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Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or
outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.
If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to
evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.
Functions built into this camera
This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible
devices.
To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, look
for the following marks on the bottom of the camera.
1080 60i-compatible device: 60i
1080 50i-compatible device: 50i
While aboard an airplane, set [Airplane Mode] to [On].
What is 1080 60p/50p?
Unlike standard recording modes up to now, which record in an interlacing method, this camera
records using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more
realistic image.
On image data compatibility
The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standards
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other
equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.
Notes when playing movies on other devices
This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in
AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played by the following devices.
Other devices compatible with an AVCHD format that does not support High Profile
Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format
This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason,
movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that
support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.
You can play a high-definition image quality (HD) disc only on AVCHD format playback devices. A
DVD player or DVD recorder cannot play back a disc recorded in high-definition image quality (HD)
because they are not compatible with the AVCHD format. In addition, if you insert a high-definition
image quality (HD) disc recorded in AVCHD format into a DVD player or DVD recorder, you may not
be able to eject the disc.
Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p format can be played back only on 1080 60p/1080 50p-
supported devices.
Notes on the screen and lens
The screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels
are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or
green) may appear on the screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording.
Exposing the screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be
careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.
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