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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera.
Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions contained in the following pages to ensure
safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table
Of Contents (
pg. 9).
• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read
these as well.
• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for
easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
...... refer to "Controls, Indications and Connectors"
(
pgs. 65 – 67) and familiarize yourself with button
locations, etc. before use.
...... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety
Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of your
new camcorder.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions
on pages 68 and 69 before use.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
The AA-V70U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be
used with:
AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,
AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.
CAUTION (applies to the AA-V70U)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION (s'applique à l'AA-V70U)
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE
ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium cell battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Elec-
tronic), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
CAUTION
(applies to the Docking Station)
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER–SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the Docking
Station is on its bottom.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference – Causing Equipment
Regulations.
"Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes
les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur
du Canada."
This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type
color television signals. It cannot be used for playback
with a television of a different standard. However, live
recording and viewfinder playback are possible
anywhere. Use the BN-V712U battery pack and, to
recharge it, the provided multi-voltage AC Power
Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter
may be necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
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