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Precautions
Operating or storage location
Avoid operating or storing the system in the
following locations:
• Extremely hot or cold places
• Humid or dusty places
• Places exposed to strong vibration
• Close to sources of strong magnetism
• Close to sources of powerful
electromagnetic radiation, such as radios
or TV transmitters
• Noisy places
LCD screen
Notes on use
• Do not expose the LCD screen surface to
the sun. Doing so may damage the screen
surface.
• Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or
place objects on top of the system. The
image may become uneven or the LCD
panel may be damaged.
• If the system is used in a cold place, a
smear may occur in the picture or the
picture may become dark. This does not
indicate a failure. These phenomena
improve as the temperature rises.
• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are
displayed continuously. It may disappear
after a few moments.
• The screen and cabinet get warm when the
system is in use. This is not a malfunction.
Display pixels
Although the LCD display panel is made
with high-precision technology and has an
effective picture element ratio of over
99.99%, black dots (dead pixels) may appear
on the screen or pixels may become
permanently lit (red, blue, green, etc.) or
unlit. The appearance of dead pixels after
extended periods of use is common among
LCD display panels. Be aware that such
appearances do not represent a malfunction.
Phenomena specific to CMOS
sensors
The following phenomena that may appear
in images are specific to CMOS
(Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor) sensors. They do not
indicate malfunctions.
White flecks
Although the CMOS sensors are produced
with high-precision technologies, fine white
flecks may be generated on the screen in rare
cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of CMOS
sensors and is not a malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen
in the following cases:
• when operating at a high environmental
temperature
• when you have raised the gain (sensitivity)
Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot,
they may appear jagged or flicker.
Built-in speakers
The speakers generate magnetism. To avoid
damaging the data, keep magnetic tapes and
disks away from the speakers.
Cleaning
• Before cleaning, disconnect the power
cord from the AC outlet.
• The LCD screen surface is finished with a
special coating. To remove dust from the
screen surface, wipe gently with a soft, dry
cloth.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the
cabinet and panel when cleaning the unit.
For heavier cleaning, use a cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent to remove
the dust, and finish by wiping again with a
dry cloth. Do not use volatile solvents such
as alcohol, benzene, thinners, or
insecticides as they may damage the
surface finishes.
Note on laser beams
Laser beams may damage a CMOS image
sensor. You are cautioned that the surface
of a CMOS image sensor should not be
exposed to laser beam radiation in an
environment where a laser beam device is
used.
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