Sony SPK-HCF Manual

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4-170-775-11(1)

© 2010 Sony Corporation   Printed in Japan

The model and serial numbers are located inside of the unit. Record the serial number 

in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer 

regarding this product.
Model No. SPK-HCF   Serial No.

Les numéros de modèle et de série se situent dans l’appareil. Prendre en note le 

numéro de série dans l’espace prévu di-dessous. Se reporter à ces numéros lors des 

communications avec le détaillant Sony au sujet de ce produit. 
Modèle no. SPK-HCF

   No de série

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.  

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this 

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined 

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 

more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall 

not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 

collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring 

this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative 

consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be 

caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials 

will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling 

of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal 

service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 

Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, 

Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please 

refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

This Sports Pack SPK-HCF (referred to below as “this unit”) is exclusively for use 

with the Sony digital video camera recorders (referred to below as “camera”) 

HDR-CX550V/CX550/CX120/CX106/CX105/CX100/CX12/CX11/CX7/CX6, 

HDR-XR550V/XR550/XR520V/XR520/XR500V/XR500/XR350V/XR350/XR200V/

XR200/XR155/XR150/XR106/XR105/XR101/XR100, HDR-SR12/SR11/SR10/SR8/

SR7/SR5, HDR-UX20/UX19/UX10/UX9, HDR-HC9/HC7/HC5, DCR-SX60/SX50/

SX41/SX40/SX31/SX30, DCR-SR220/SR210/SR88/SR87/SR85/SR78/SR77/SR75/

SR68/SR67/SR65/SR58/SR57/SR55/SR48/SR47/SR46/SR45/SR38/SR37/SR36/SR35, 

DCR-DVD910/DVD850/DVD810/DVD710/DVD708/DVD650/DVD610/DVD608/

DVD510/DVD450/DVD410/DVD310/DVD308/DVD306/DVD150/DVD115/

DVD110/DVD109/DVD108/DVD106, DCR-HC62/HC54/HC53/HC52/HC51/

HC48/HC47/HC45/HC38/HC37.

* The above camera models may not be available in all countries/regions.

This unit is waterproof so the camera can be used in the rain, at the beach, or 

underwater.

Useable at depths of up to 5m (17 feet) underwater.

For how to use your camera with this unit, refer to the operating instructions of 

the camera.

Before you start recording, make sure the camera is working correctly and there is 

no water leakage.

Sony accepts no liability for damage to the camera, battery, etc. or for any 

recording costs if water leakage occurs as a result of incorrect use of this unit.

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Do not subject the front glass to strong shock, as it may crack.

Avoid opening this unit at the beach or on the water. Preparation such as installing 

the camera and changing the cassette tape, “Memory Stick Duo” media and disc 

should be done in a place with low humidity and no salty air.

Do not throw this unit into the water.

Avoid using this unit in places with strong waves.

Avoid using this unit under the following situations:

in a very hot or humid place.

in water hotter than 40 ˚C (104 ˚F).

at temperatures lower than 0 ˚C (32 ˚F).

In these situations moisture condensation or water leakage may occur and damage 

the equipment.

Avoid installing the camera in a humid place. Installing in a humid place will lead to 

condensation.

Use this unit for no longer than one hour at a time in temperatures above 35 ˚C (95 ˚F).

Do not leave this unit under direct sunlight for a long period of time. If you cannot 

avoid leaving this unit under direct sunlight, be sure to cover this unit with a towel or 

other protection.

If sun oil gets on this unit, be sure to wash it off thoroughly with lukewarm water. 

If sun oil is left on this unit, the surface of this unit may become discolored or 

damaged (cracks may appear on the surface).

If water happens to leak in, stop exposing this unit to water immediately.

If the camera gets wet, take it to the nearest Sony dealer immediately.

Repair costs must be borne by the customer.

The O-ring ensures the waterproof qualities of this unit or other equipment. (See 

illustration )

Avoid fitting the O-ring in dusty or sandy locations.

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To remove the O-ring, press it and slide it in the direction of the arrow as 

illustrated. The O-ring has enough slack to be able to be removed easily.

Be careful not to scratch the O-ring with your fingernails.

Do not use a pointed or metal object to remove the O-ring. This kind of object 

may scratch or damage this unit groove or O-ring.

Check carefully for the following. If found, wipe them off with a soft cloth or tissue 

paper.

Is there any dirt, sand, hair, dust, salt, thread scraps, etc. on the O-ring?

Is there any old grease on the O-ring?

 Dirt

 Sand

 Hair

 Dust

 Salt

 Thread 

Lightly run your fingertip around the O-ring to check for any invisible dirt.

Be careful not to leave any cloth or tissue paper fibers on the O-ring after wiping it.

Check the O-ring for cracks, skewing, distortion, fine splitting, scratches, sand 

inclusion, etc. Replace the O-ring if it is cracked or scratched.

 Cracks

 Skewing  Distortion

 Fine 

 Scratches

 Sand 

Grains of sand or hardened salt sometimes get into the groove. Carefully remove 

them by blowing with an air spray or by wiping them with a cotton wool bud. Be 

careful not to leave any fibers from the cotton wool bud inside.

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Use your fingertips to thinly coat the entire surface of the O-ring with a small 

. (See illustration )

Do not use paper or cloth as fibers may stick to the O-ring.

Make sure there is always a thin coating of grease on the surface of the O-ring. 

Grease protects the O-ring and prevents wear.

Fit the O-ring immediately after coating it with grease. Do not leave the greased 

O-ring on a table or other surface.

Fit the O-ring evenly into the groove paying attention to the following points:

Check for dirt on the O-ring.

Check the O-ring is not twisted. (See illustration )

After replacing the O-ring, close this unit without inserting the equipment you are 

going to use. Immerse this unit in water to a depth of about 15 cm for about three 

minutes and check that no water leaks in.

If this unit is allowed to dry with sea water still in the O-ring groove, salt crystals form 

which may impair the O-ring’s functions.

The serviceable life of the O-ring varies with frequency of use of this unit and 

conditions. Generally, it is about one year.

Even if the O-ring is not cracked or scratched, deformation or wear reduces its 

waterproof qualities. Replace the O-ring with a new one if you find cracks, skewing, 

distortion, fine splitting, scratches, sand inclusion, etc.

After replacing, check that no water leaks in.

Use the grease supplied. Using other manufacturer’s grease will damage the O-ring, and 

cause water leaks.

Coat the surface of the front glass with the supplied anti-fogging lens solution. This is 

effective in anti-fogging.

Apply 2 or 3 drops of the liquid to the front glass and wipe evenly to spread the liquid 

out by using the swabs, a soft cloth or tissue paper.

To increase the anti-fogging effect in addition to using the anti-fogging lens solution, 

use the desiccant supplied. Insert one new desiccant into this unit 1 to 2 hours before 

recording. Put the desiccant in the camera mounting shoe rail space inside the front 

body. (See illustration ) Be careful not to catch the desiccant with the camera 

mounting shoe. Keep the remaining desiccant in its original bag, and keep the bag 

firmly closed. Do not return the desiccant to the bag after use, or you will reduce the 

effect of the unused desiccant. If you fully dry the desiccant, it can be used about 200 

times. Use a new desiccant to increase the anti-fogging effect. Do not leave the desiccant 

in this unit after use.

You can obtain the O-ring, grease and anti-fogging lens solution at the nearest Sony 

dealer.

O-ring (model No. 3-098-143-01)

Grease (model No. 2-582-620-01)

Anti-fogging lens solution (model No. 3-072-039-01)

After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash this unit thoroughly in fresh 

water with the buckles fastened to remove salt and sand, then wipe with a soft dry 

cloth. It is recommended that you submerge this unit in fresh water for about 30 

minutes. If salt is left on it, metal portions may become damaged or rusty and cause 

water leakage. Be careful not to hit this unit with other equipment when submerging 

this unit in fresh water. When the water pressure is low and the bend of the O-ring is 

small, an excessive impact may cause water leakage.

If sun oil gets on this unit, be sure to wash it off thoroughly using lukewarm water.

Wipe the inside of this unit with a soft dry cloth. Do not wash it with water.

Be sure to perform the above maintenance each time you use this unit.

Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol, benzine or thinner for cleaning, as

this might damage the surface finish of this unit.

Attach the spacer supplied with this unit to prevent wear of the O-ring. (See 

illustration )

Close this unit without fastening the buckles to prevent wear of the O-ring.

Prevent dust from collecting on the O-ring.

Avoid storing this unit in a cold, very hot or humid place, or together with 

naphthalene or camphor, as these conditions might damage the unit.

The sound is not 

recorded.

The Audio/Remote plug is 

not connected.

Connect the Audio/Remote plug to 

the A/V jack, A/V OUT jack or A/V 

remote jack on the camera.

Water leaks into 

this unit.

The buckles are not 

fastened.

The O-ring is not set 

correctly.

There are scratches or 

cracks on the O-ring.

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Fasten the buckles until they click. 
Place the O-ring evenly in the 

groove.

Replace the O-ring with a new one.

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The recording 

and playing back 

function does not 

work.

The battery pack has run 

out.

The remote plug is not 

connected. 
The tape has run out.

The “Memory Stick Duo” 

media is full. 
The write-protect tab on the 

cassette and the “Memory 

Stick Duo” media is set to 

unrecordable position (when 

your media has the safety 

button). 

The disc has run out of 

space.

The disc has been finalized. 
The hard disk is full.

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Charge the battery pack fully. 
Connect the Audio/Remote plug 

to the A/V jack, A/V OUT jack or 

A/V remote jack on the camera.

Rewind the tape or use a new one.

Insert another “Memory Stick Duo” 

media or erase unneeded data from 

the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

Slide the write-protect tab to 

recordable position or install a new 

cassette tape or a new “Memory 

Stick Duo” media. 

 
Use a new disc or format the disc 

(except DVD-R, DVD+R DL).

Unfinalize the disc (except DVD-R, 

DVD+R DL).

Erase unneeded data from the hard 

disk drive.

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The power does 

not turn on.

Some camera models take 

a few seconds to be ready 

to record after being turned 

on. This is not malfunction.

Soon after being turned off, 

the power does not turn on. 

 
The LED lamp on some 

camera models blinks for a 

few seconds after the power 

is turned off.

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Check that the camera is ready 

before starting to record. 

 
Allow this unit to sit for at least a 

few seconds after the LCD screen 

of the camera turns off and then 

turn this unit on again.

Leave the camera for at least two 

seconds after the LED lamp turns 

off and then turn the camera on 

again.

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The power does 

not turn off.

On some camera models, the 

LED lamp blinks for a few 

seconds before turning off. 

This is not a malfunction.

Do not operate the camera until its 

LED lamp turns off.

There seems to be 

water in this unit.

This unit is designed so that 

water can flow into and out 

of the space illustrated. (See 

illustration )

This space is sealed from the inside. 

Drops of water in this space do not 

indicate a malfunction.

The button of 

this unit does not 

depress easily, 

feels caught, or 

does not return 

quickly.

There is an O-ring inside this 

unit’s button.

This may occur when you use this 

unit after a long period of disuse. 

This is not a malfunction.

Plastic (PC, ABS), glass

O-ring, buckles

Stereo

Approx. 159 × 148 × 220 mm (w / h / d) (6 3/8 × 5 7/8 × 8 3/4 inches)

Approx. 960 g (2 lb 2 oz) (only sports pack)

Waterproof Case (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

Camera mounting shoe (D (1)/F (1)/G (1)/H (1)/I-2 (1)/J (1)/K (1)/L (1))

Tripod screw plate (1)

Reflex prevention ring (M30 × Ø 43 (1)/M30 × Ø 47 (1)/M30 × Ø 50 (1)/M30 × Ø 58 (1)/ 

M30 × Ø 62 (1)/M37 × Ø 55 (1))

Grease (1)

Spacer (1)

Anti-fogging lens solution (1)

Desiccant (1)

Set of printed documentation

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 Preparation

Refer to “Sports Pack Preparation Guide” to install the camera.

Press the POWER button of this unit to turn on the camera and this unit. The camera 

is set to the movie recording mode.

If the camera is left in Standby mode for five minutes or more, the camera turns off 

automatically to prevent the battery pack from running out.

You can change the “A.SHUT OFF” setting of this function to [Never] on the camera. 

For details, refer to the operating instructions of your camera.

To return to Standby mode, turn the POWER button to “ON” again.

Press the MODE button of this unit to switch the mode of the camera in the 

following order.

Press the MODE button of this unit while checking the LCD screen of the camera in 

the retractable mirror until the desired mode is displayed.

For details about each camera mode, refer to the operating instructions of the 

camera.

Some camera models enable you to record movies in the still image recording mode or 

to record still images in the movie recording mode.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of the camera.

When you press the MODE button, the mode of the camera without a photo button 

switches in the following order.

When you press the MODE button, the mode of a camera without a photo button 

does not switch from movie recording mode to still image recording mode.

 Open the retractable mirror

You can record while watching the reflection in the retractable mirror.

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Release the projections on both wings, and close the lower wing first.

 Recording

Movies are recorded onto a tape, “Memory Stick Duo” media, disc, hard disk or internal 

memory.

Recording starts.

Press the START/STOP button.

If you press the START/STOP button once more, recording will start again.

Stop recording before turning the POWER button to “OFF.”

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The zoom speed is changed in two steps.

Press the zoom button gently to zoom more slowly and press it longer to zoom faster.

Press the wide button to zoom out.

Press the telephoto button to zoom in.

Still images are recorded onto a “Memory Stick Duo” media, disc, hard disk or internal 

memory.

The green mark at the top of the LCD screen stops flashing and remains on. You can 

now record a still image.

* No image is recorded yet.

The image shown on the screen is recorded.

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  You cannot use Nightshot or other function for shooting in the dark with this unit.

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  You cannot use the camera’s built-in light, flash or tele-macro functions with this 

unit.

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  You cannot use the SteadyShot function, Face Detection function, Auto Back Light 

function, Spot (Metering, Focus) function, internal microphone of the camera with 

this unit.

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  You cannot use the GPS that identifies the location of the camera with this unit.

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  Some camera models let you select more than one recording media for movies and 

still images (e.g. “Memory Stick” media plus hard disk). For details, refer to the 

operating instructions of the camera.

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  There are several kinds of “Memory Stick Duo” media. Different kinds are 

compatible with different cameras. For details, refer to the operating instructions of 

the camera.

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  Some camera models enable you to record to a “Memory Stick Micro” media. 

Before using “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to refer to notes 

on use in the operating instructions of the camera.

 Playing back

You can play back an image by pointing the remote commander toward the remote 

sensor (located at the front center of this unit). You cannot hear sound. Use the remote 

commander for all other functions. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the 

camera.

If “Remote Commander” in the menu of your camera is set to “OFF,” change it to “ON.”

You cannot use this function with a camera that is supplied with no a remote 

commander.

 Removing the video camera

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For details, refer to step 1 of “Installing the Video Camera” in this unit’s Preparation 

Guide.

Before opening this unit, wipe any moisture off this unit and yourself. Do not allow 

water onto the camera.

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Hold in the knob on one side of the camera mounting shoe to release the lock and 

slide the camera out slowly.

Make sure you disconnect the Audio/Remote plug properly by holding the plug part.

Do not disconnect the plug by holding the cord part, or pull the camera mounting 

shoe out while the plug is connected. Doing so may damage the plug or the camera’s 

jack.

Par la présente, vous êtes avisé du fait que tout changement ou toute modification ne faisant pas  

l’objet d’une autorisation expresse dans le présent manuel pourrait annuler votre droit d’utiliser  

l’appareil.

L’appareil a été testé et est conforme aux exigences d’un appareil numérique de Classe B, 

conformément à la Partie 15 de la réglementation de la FCC.

Ces critères sont conçus pour fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences 

nuisibles dans un environnement résidentiel. L’appareil génère, utilise et peut émettre des 

fréquences radio; s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé conformément aux instructions, il pourrait 

provoquer des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio.

Cependant, il n’est pas possible de garantir que des interférences ne seront pas provoquées dans 

certaines conditions particulières. Si l’appareil devait provoquer des interférences nuisibles à la 

réception radio ou à la télévision, ce qui peut être démontré en allumant et éteignant l’appareil, 

il est recommandé à l’utilisateur d’essayer de corriger cette situation par l’une ou l’autre des 

mesures suivantes :

Réorienter ou déplacer l’antenne réceptrice.

Augmenter la distance entre l’appareil et le récepteur.

Brancher l’appareil dans une prise ou sur un circuit différent de celui sur lequel le récepteur est 

branché.

Consulter le détaillant ou un technicien expérimenté en radio/téléviseurs.

Ce symbole, apposé sur le produit ou sur son emballage, indique que ce produit ne 

doit pas être traité avec les déchets ménagers. Il doit être remis à un point de collecte 

approprié pour le recyclage des équipements électriques et électroniques. En  

s’assurant que ce produit est bien mis au rebut de manière appropriée, vous aiderez 

à prévenir les conséquences négatives potentielles pour l’environnement et la santé 

humaine. Le recyclage des matériaux aidera à préserver les ressources naturelles. Pour 

toute information supplémentaire au sujet du recyclage de ce produit, vous pouvez 

contacter votre municipalité, votre déchetterie ou le magasin où vous avez acheté le 

produit.

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. 

Le représentant agréé pour la compatibilité électromagnétique et la sécurité du produit est Sony 

Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question 

relative à la garantie ou aux réparations, reportez-vous à ľadresse que vous trouverez dans les 

documents ci-joints, relatifs à la garantie et aux réparations.

Ce caisson sport SPK-HCF (appelé ci-dessous « ce boîtier ») est destiné à être utilisé 

exclusivement avec les caméscopes numériques Sony (appelés ci-dessous  

« le caméscope ») HDR-CX550V/CX550/CX120/CX106/CX105/CX100/CX12/

CX11/CX7/CX6, HDR-XR550V/XR550/XR520V/XR520/XR500V/XR500/XR350V/

XR350/XR200V/XR200/XR155/XR150/XR106/XR105/XR101/XR100, HDR-SR12/

SR11/SR10/SR8/SR7/SR5, HDR-UX20/UX19/UX10/UX9, HDR-HC9/HC7/HC5, 

DCR-SX60/SX50/SX41/SX40/SX31/SX30, DCR-SR220/SR210/SR88/SR87/SR85/

SR78/SR77/SR75/SR68/SR67/SR65/SR58/SR57/SR55/SR48/SR47/SR46/SR45/SR38/

SR37/SR36/SR35, DCR-DVD910/DVD850/DVD810/DVD710/DVD708/DVD650/

DVD610/DVD608/DVD510/DVD450/DVD410/DVD310/DVD308/DVD306/

DVD150/DVD115/DVD110/DVD109/DVD108/DVD106, DCR-HC62/HC54/

HC53/HC52/HC51/HC48/HC47/HC45/HC38/HC37.

*  Les modèles de caméscopes mentionnés ci-dessus ne sont pas forcément 

commercialisés dans tous les pays ou toutes les régions.

Ce boîtier étanche permet d’utiliser le caméscope sous la pluie, à la plage ou sous  

l’eau.

Utilisable sous l’eau jusqu’à une profondeur de 5 mètres (17 pieds).

Pour la façon d’employer votre caméscope avec ce boîtier, reportez-vous au mode  

d’emploi du caméscope.

Avant la prise de vue, assurez-vous que le caméscope fonctionne correctement et 

que l’eau ne s’infiltre pas à l’intérieur du caisson sport.

Sony décline toute responsabilité quant aux dommages subis par le caméscope, 

la batterie, etc., ou aux pertes d’enregistrement, résultant d’une infiltration d’eau 

provoquée par une utilisation incorrecte de ce boîtier.

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Ne soumettez pas la vitre avant à des chocs trop forts, car elle pourrait se briser.

Evitez d’ouvrir ce boîtier à la plage ou sur l’eau. Les préparatifs, tels que la mise en 

place du caméscope et le remplacement de la cassette, du « Memory Stick Duo » et du 

disque doivent être effectués à l’abri de l’humidité et de l’air salin.

Ne pas jeter ce boîtier dans l’eau.

Evitez d’utiliser ce boîtier aux endroits exposés à de fortes vagues.

Ne pas utiliser ce boîtier dans les situations suivantes :

à un endroit très chaud ou humide ;

dans une eau à plus de 40 ˚C (104 ˚F);

à des températures inférieures à 0 ˚C (32 ˚F).

Dans de telles situations, le matériel peut être endommagé par la condensation  

d’humidité ou les infiltrations d’eau.

Evitez d’installer le caméscope à un endroit humide. De la condensation risque de se 

former à l’intérieur.

Ne pas utiliser ce boîtier pendant plus d’une heure à une température supérieure à  

35 ˚C (95 ˚F)

Ne laissez pas ce boîtier en plein soleil pendant longtemps. Si ce boîtier doit rester 

longtemps exposé au soleil, veillez à le recouvrir d’une serviette ou d’un tissu 

quelconque.

Si de l’huile solaire devait tomber sur ce boîtier, prenez soin de l’enlever avec de l’eau 

tiède.

Si de l’huile solaire reste sur ce boîtier, la surface de celui-ci peut se décolorer ou 

être endommagée (apparition de craquelures à la surface).

Si de l’eau devait pénétrer dans ce boîtier, retirez-le immédiatement de l’eau.

Si le caméscope devait être mouillé, portez-le immédiatement au revendeur Sony le plus 

proche.

Les frais de réparation seront à la charge du client.

Le joint torique assure l’étanchéité de ce boîtier et de l’appareil qu’il contient. (Voir  

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Évitez de mettre le joint torique en place à un endroit poussiéreux ou sableux.

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Pour retirer le joint torique, appuyez légèrement dessus, puis faites-le glisser 

dans le sens de la flèche, comme indiqué sur l’illustration. Le joint torique est 

suffisamment souple pour être facilement retiré.

Veillez à ne pas abîmer le joint torique avec vos ongles.

N’utilisez pas d’objet pointu ou métallique pour retirer le joint torique. Ce type  

d’objet risque de rayer ou d’endommager la rainure de ce boîtier ou le joint torique.

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Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones

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