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This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
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 (
Z
pg. 7).
• 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”
(
Z
pgs. 73 – 76) 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 77 and 78 before use.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONS:
n
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
n
When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from AC outlet.
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
Electronic), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of
another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
n
Dispose of used battery properly.
n
Keep away from children.
n
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 SERVIC-
ING 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 camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour 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-V812U 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.)
