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Cautions on Storage
Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high
for a long period of time.
• The temperature on beach sand or inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very
high in a hot season. If you leave the camcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or
the case could be damaged.
• Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
Detach the battery from the camcorder and store it in a cool place.
Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a
dusty place.
• Dust entering the camcorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high, the lens
could be moldy, and the camcorder could become inoperable. It is recommended that
you put the camcorder with desiccant in a box when storing it in a closet, etc.
Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or
intense vibrations.
• This could cause malfunctions.
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Cleaning
Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning the camcorder.
Cleaning the LCD monitor
• Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD monitor, be careful not to
use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact.
Cleaning the surface of the camcorder
• Use soft cloth to gently wipe dirt off the surface of the camcorder.
Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the surface of the camcorder.
• The coating of the case could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the
case with a
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soft cloth which has been completely wrung out. When using a
chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use.
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Handling HDD/Discs/Card
Using HDD/discs
• Do not do the following when the ACCESS indicator is lit:
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Shake or subject the camcorder to impacts, or open/close the LCD monitor.
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Remove the battery or AC adapter.
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Remove the recording media.
As the ACCESS indicator will remain lit for a while after concluding recording, please
continue to observe the above precautions while the indicator is lit.
• While using BD/DVD, if the power is cut accidentally while the ACCESS indicator is
lit or flashing, connect the AC adapter and then turn on the power again.
When using a BD/DVD, turn the power back on while the BD/DVD is loaded in the
camcorder. The BD/DVD will be restored. (p.89)
