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IMPORTANT NOTE
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Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:
- The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object.
- If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear, turn the
camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
- Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down.
- Close the LCD screen when not using the camcorder.
Liquid crystal display:
- The LCD screen of this product uses high precision technology. Among the total number of pixels (approx.
230,000 pixels for LCD screen), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as coloured
dots (red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will
interfere with recording.
- The LCD screen will be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas,
or immediately after power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the
camcorder rises. This has no effect on the images in the storage media, so there is no cause for concern.
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Hold the HD camcorder correctly:
Do not hold the HD camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it: the LCD screen could detach and the HD
camcorder may fall.
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Do not subject the HD camcorder to impact:
- This HD camcorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it
fall.
- Do not use the HD camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibration or impact.
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No sand or dust!
Fine sand or dust entering the HD camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.
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No water or oil!
Water or oil entering the HD camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects.
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Heat on surface of product:
The surface of the HD camcorder will be slightly warm when in use, but this does not indicate a fault.
• Be careful of ambient temperature:
- Using the HD camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 60°C (140°F) or under 0°C (32°F) will result in
abnormal recording/playback.
- Do not leave the HD camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long
time: This could cause a malfunction.
precautions when using
