USE CARE
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After operation, remove the battery pack from
the unit.
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Do not aim the lens at the sun.
not allow
direct sunlight to strike the
lens or LCD panel, whether recording is in prog-
ress or not, as it may damage the CCD sensor or
LCD panel surface. Be particularly careful when
recording outside.
@When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden
brightly lit objects or light sources, such as the sun.
Otherwise, the image may white out. Should this
happen, point the camera in a different direction
until the picture returns to normal.
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Avoid magnetic sources.
Using the
near strong fluorescent lights,
motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources may
adversely affect recorded images.
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Remember to remove the cassette tape, turn off
the power, and remove the battery pack when
the
is not in use.
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Using the
near a broadcasting sta-
tion or other powerful transmission source may
cause buzzing or picture deterioration.
shocks and dropping.
Do not drop or otherwise subject the
to
hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or strik-
ing the unit during recording will generate noise in
the recorded image.
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Watch the temperature and humidity.
You can use your
at 0°C to +
and
at 35% to 80% relative
Do not store the
unit
in an unventilated car in the summer,
in direct
sunlight, or near strong heat sources; this can
result in severe damage to the unit’s casing and
circuitry. Be careful when handling the unit after it
has been left in a hot place, such as the ones de-
scribed above.
*Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or
other foreign matter could get on or inside the
Such substances could cause mal-
functions.
Do not use your
in areas with excessive
smoke or steam.
Do not leave your
in areas with exces-
sive dust or moisture.
Such environments can cause mildew to form on
this unit’s lenses. Be sure to provide ample venti-
lation.
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Some small, portable tripods may be difficult to
attach and may not be sturdy enough to sup
port your
Be sure to use only a
strong, stable tripod.
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When you use the
at a ski resort or in
some other cold environment, the
may chill down enough that its LCD monitor
screen is less bright than normal for a while
after it is turned on. This Is not a malfunction.
If this occurs, put the
in a warmer lo-
cation for some time before use. To prevent ex-
cessive cooling, wrap the
in a thick
cloth (a blanket, etc.).
