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Getting Started
Important Safeguards
18. Servicing
– Do not attempt to service this video unit
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service
– Unplug this video unit
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have
fallen onto, the video unit.
c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video unit does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the video unit to its normal operation.
e. If the video unit has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct
change in performance
– this indicates a
need for service.
20. Replacement Parts
– When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. Safety Check
– Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this video unit, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the video unit is in safe
operating order.
Precautions
USE & LOCATION
•
TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ...
Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture.
Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for
outdoor use, in all kinds of weather, however it will probably not survive any type of direct exposure to water, rain,
sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently
damage the internal parts of your Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning.
•
DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS.
•
DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF.
•
DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ...
Such as, in direct sunlight,
inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your
Camcorder.
•
AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ...
If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm
place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit.
•
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.
•
STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ...
Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to
unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which
could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
CARE
•
TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ...
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder
body.
•
TO PROTECT THE LENS ...
Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camcorder
lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
•
TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER ...
Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your hands
and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
LCD Monitor
• In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may take place on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft
dry cloth.
• If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor will be slightly
darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of
approximately 112,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels
inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
Viewfinder
• Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.
• When the Camcorder is used with a large capacity Battery attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder
from behind the Battery. In this case, lift up the Viewfinder to an easy-to-see angle.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately
67,500 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% active pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
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