Main.Unit
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For.safety,.DO.NOT
... open the camcorder's chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
... place naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
... leave dust or metal objects adhered to the
power plug or an AC wall outlet.
... insert any objects in the camcorder.
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Avoid.using.the.unit
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as
near a cooking stove.
... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
... near a television set.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
•.
DO.NOT.leave.the.unit
... in places of over 50°C.
... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the
unit in high places while a cable is connected
may result in a malfunction if the cable is
caught and the unit falls onto the floor.
•.
To.protect.the.unit,.DO.NOT
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
... swing it excessively when using the hand
strap.
... swing the soft camcorder case excessively
when the camcorder is inside it.
•.
To.prevent.the.unit.from.dropping,
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Fasten the grip belt securely.
•
When using the camcorder with a tripod, attach
the camcorder to the tripod securely.
If the camcorder drops, you may be injured
and the camcorder may be damaged.
When a child uses the unit, there must be
parental guidance.
Cleaning
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and
remove the battery pack and AC adapter.
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.To.clean.the.exterior
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the
camcorder is particularly dirty, dip the cloth
into diluted mild soap and wring it out well
before wiping. Then wipe again with a dry
cloth.
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.To.clean.the.LCD.monitor
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not
to damage the monitor.
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.To.clean.the.lens
Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
NOTES
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Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol.
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Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
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When using a cleaner or chemically treated
cloth, refer to the cautions for each product.
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