Appendix
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Window
cleaning cover
AC Adapter
• The AC adapter may interfere with
reception if used near a radio.
• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal
objects from entering the adapter.
• The adapter is a sealed unit. Do not
attempt to open or modify it.
• Do not damage, drop, or subject the
adapter to vibration.
• Do not leave the adapter in direct sunlight.
• Avoid using the adapter in humid or
extremely hot places.
Replacing the Fluorescent
Lamp
This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to
backlight the LCD monitor. If the monitor
becomes dark or difficult to view, the
fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced.
Contact the nearest SHARP service centre
or your dealer for further advice.
Cleaning
• Many plastic parts are used in the
camcorder casing. Do not use thinner,
benzene or other strong chemical
cleaners. These may cause discolouration
and damage to the casing.
• Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If
the casing is particularly dirty, wipe the
casing with a tightly wrung cloth damp-
ened with a diluted, neutral detergent.
Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe finger marks and
other smudges off the LCD screen.
• Use a soft cloth, or compressed air and
lens paper designed for photographic
lenses to clean the lens.
• Pull out the viewfinder and open the
window cleaning cover as shown below so
that you can clean up the inside of the
viewfinder with a camera blower.
Extending battery pack life
Even when the battery pack is not used, the
capacity of the battery pack will naturally
deteriorate over time. To limit the deteriora-
tion of the capacity, it is recommended to
perform the following procedure at least
once every six months:
1
Charge the battery pack until the
POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator turns
off.
2
Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder, and set the Power switch to
v
without inserting a cassette and turn
off the power save mode. Allow the
battery power to fully discharge by
leaving it on the camcorder until the
camcorder power automatically turns
off.
3
Remove the battery pack and store it
between 10°C and 20°C.
Note:
• After cleaning, close the window cleaning
cover securely. Closing the viewfinder with
the window cleaning cover opened may
cause malfunction.
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