User manual SONY MPK-DVF7

[. . . ] You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] If the battery check indicator on the grip does not light, exchange for a new one. Recording underwater is different from recording on land because it is affected by the clarity, depth of the water, and the light conditions. The following are hints for good underwater recording. When the sun is at its highest, optimum results can be obtained. To record in dark places that the sun does not reach or at night, use a powerful underwater video light. Since the refractive index underwater is higher than in air, objects appear 1/4 closer, and therefore larger. This phenomenon affects the lens on the camcorder as well as the human eye and the area recorded is narrower. slight shaking will be magnified on the TV screen , resulting in unsteady pictures. Move the camcorder as slowly as possible. Since most of the objects underwater move, you can record a good shot without moving the camcorder too much. Be sure to follow the safety rules for diving, such as diving period and depth. Now you are ready for underwater recording. When you dive with the camcorder, dive slowly, paying attention to the surrounding environment. Be careful not to strike the marine pack against rocks or reef, etc. The camcorder turns on and a picture appears on the LCD monitor. press START/STOP button to start recording. The REC lamp (red) lights up during recording. You cannot change the zooming speed of the camcorder. You can record a still image on the camcorder by pressing the PHOTO button. Note that pressing PHOTO button lightly does not allow you to check the recorded image. For more details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Note If you use the marine pack with a DVD Handycam, you cannot record still images. [. . . ] The metal parts will rust and the movement of the operation switches will be impaired if you leave salt water on the marine pack. If sea water enters through scratches in the coating, the salt can corrode the metal parts of the marine pack unit and cause the coating to peel off. After recording in the sea, submerge the marine pack in tap water or fresh water for about 30 minutes before undoing the latches to completely remove any salt from the marine pack unit, filter, and wide-conversion lens. After washing, wipe any water from the inside of the marine pack and the loaded video camcorder with a soft dry cloth. [. . . ]