Sony DSR-PD175P/PD177P User Manual

• The video heads will be worn after long use. If 

you cannot obtain a clear image even after using 
a cleaning cassette (optional), the video heads 
may be worn out. Please contact your Sony 
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 
to have the video heads replaced.

• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD 

screen, as it may cause damage.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a 

residual image may appear on the LCD screen. 
This is not a malfunction.

• While using your camcorder, the back of the 

LCD screen may heat up. This is not a 
malfunction.

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If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen 
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft 
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD 
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the 
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. 
Use cleaning paper moistened with the 
liquid.

• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body 

with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, 
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the 

finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, 

alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide 
and sunscreen.

– Handling with the above substances on your 

hands.

– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or 

vinyl objects for a long period of time.

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft 

cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens 

surface.

– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as 

at the seaside.

• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to 

little dirt or dust.

• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as 

described above. It is recommended that you 
operate your camcorder about once a month to 
keep it in optimum state for a long time.

Your camcorder has a pre-installed 
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, 
and other settings even when the POWER 
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always 
charged while your camcorder is connected 
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC 
Adaptor or while the battery pack is 
inserted. The rechargeable battery will be 
fully discharged in about 3 months if you 
do not use your camcorder at all without the 
AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack 
attached. Use your camcorder after 
charging the pre-installed rechargeable 
battery.
However, even if the pre-installed 
rechargeable battery is not charged, the 
camcorder operation will not be affected as 
long as you are not recording the date.

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Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet 
(wall socket) using the supplied AC 
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER 
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 
hours.

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