Liquid crystal display:
- The LCD screen is a product of high
precision technology. Out of the total
pixels (approx. 230,000 pixels of an
LCD monitor ), 0.01% or less pixels may
be out (black dots) or may remain lit
as colored dots (red, blue, and 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 cold,
for example, when outside in late fall,
or right after the power is turned on.
Normal brightness will be restored when
the temperature inside the camcorder
rises. Note that this will have no effect
on the image in a storage media, so
there is no cause for concern.
Hold the camcorder correctly:
- Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD
monitor when lifting it. The LCD monitor
could detach and the camcorder could
fall.
Do not subject the camcorder to impact:
- This 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 camcorder on a tripod
in a place where it is subject to severe
vibrations or impact.
No sand or dust!
- Fine sand or dust entering the
camcorder or AC power adaptor could
cause malfunctions or defects.
No water or oil!
- Water or oil entering the 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 camcorder will be
slightly warm when used, but this does
not indicate a fault.
Be careful of unusual ambient
temperature:
- Using the camcorder in a place where
the temperature is over 104°F (40°C)
or lower than 32°F (0°C) may result in
abnormal recording/playback.
- Do not leave the camcorder on a
beach or in a closed vehicle where the
temperature is very high for a long time.
This could cause a malfunction.
Do not point directly at the sun:
- If direct sunlight strikes the lens, the
camcorder could malfunction or a fire
could occur.
- Do not leave the camcorder with the
LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight.
This could cause a malfunction.
Do not use the camcorder near a
working TV or radio:
- This could cause noise to appear on the
TV screen or in radio broadcasts.
Do not use the camcorder near strong
radio waves or a strong magnetic field:
- If the camcorder is used near strong
radio waves or a strong magnetic field
such as that near a radio transmitter
tower or electric appliance, noise could
enter the video and audio your are
recording. During playback of normally
recorded video and audio, noise may
also be present in picture and sound.
Do not expose the camcorder to soot or
steam:
- Thick soot or steam could damage the
camcorder case or cause a malfunction.
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