Precautions and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding electronic viewfinder
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1) Do not place the camcorder such that the viewfinder
is pointing towards the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the
viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder in
direct sunlight or by a window.
2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.
3) Do not over rotate the veiwfinder as this could
damaging it.
1) Asudden change in air temperature may cause moisture
to form inside the camcorder.
for example:
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When you take the camcorder from cold temperatures outside to warm
temperatures inside during the winter.
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When you take the camcorder from cool temperatures inside to hot
temperatures outside during the summer.
2) If the “DEW ( )” protection feature activates, leave the camcorder in
a dry and warm room with the cassette compartment open and
the battery removed.
3) If the “DEW ( )” protection feature activates unexpectedly, and you
want to override it, disconnect and reconnect both the battery pack and
the lithium battery.
Make sure that any moisture or condensation has disappeared completely
before you use the camera. (see page 60)
Precautions regarding moisture condensation
DEW
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