Notes and Safety Instructions
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Television programs, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other program materials may be
copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the
camcorder.
for example:
- When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from
outside to inside during winter.)
- When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside
to outside during the summer.)
2. If the
(DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder for at least two
hours in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery pack
removed.
1. Do not leave the camcorder exposed to high temperature (above 60°C or 140°F).
For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.
2. Do not let the camcorder get wet.
Keep the camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. If the
camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged.
Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired.
- Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged
before starting to record.
- To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder
turned off when you are not operating it.
- If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is
left in STBY mode without being operated for
more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will
automatically turn itself off to protect against
unnecessary battery discharge.
- Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place.
Dropping the battery pack may damage it.
- A brand new battery pack is not charged.
Before using the battery pack, you need to charge it completely.
- It is a good idea to use the viewfinder rather than the LCD when making a long
recording, because the LCD uses up more battery power.
Notices regarding COPYRIGHT (VP-D101i/D102Di/D103i/D105i only)
Notes regarding moisture condensation
Notes regarding CAMCORDER
Notes regarding the battery pack
* When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
- To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly.
If a square block-shape distorts playback, or only a blue screen is displayed, the video
heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning
cassette.
- Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.
- Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).
1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the
camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight.
1. The LCD display has been
manufactured using high precision
tech- nology. However, there may
be tiny dots (red, blue or green in
colour) that appear on the LCD
display.
These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.
2. When you use the LCD display under direct sunlight or outdoors, it may be difficult to
see the picture clearly.
If this occurs, we recommend using the viewfinder.
3. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor.
- To ensure a steady picture during filming, check that the hand
strap is properly adjusted.
- Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could
damage it.
Notes regarding the battery pack
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning
Note regarding the LENS
Notes regarding electronic viewfinder
Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ using the LCD
Notes regarding the hand strap
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