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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 fi elds (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
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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.
While the LCD monitor screen has more than
99.99% effective pixels, 0.01% of the pixels
may be bright spots (red, blue, green) or dark
spots. This is not a malfunction. The spots will
not be recorded.
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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.
... store the camcorder in a dusty or sandy area.
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To prevent the unit from dropping,
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Fasten the grip belt securely.
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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.
The power may turn off to protect the circuit if
the temperature of this unit rises too much.
While this unit may be used with the LCD
monitor reversed and closed, the temperature
rises more easily. Do not use this unit with the
LCD monitor reversed and closed for long
periods of time.
... cover camcorder with a towel, cloth and so on.
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