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Precautions
•
When the camcorder is not in use, remem-
ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off
the power, and disconnect the camcorder
from the power source.
•
Do not aim the lens at the sun.
Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the
camcorder lens, the viewfinder eyepiece or
the LCD monitor screen, whether or not re-
cording is in progress, as it may damage the
CCD sensor or LCD screen surface. Be par-
ticularly 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 lens in a differ-
ent direction until the picture returns to nor-
mal.
•
Avoid magnetic sources.
Using the camcorder near
strong fluorescent lights, mo-
tors, televisions, or other mag-
netic sources may adversely
affect recorded images.
•
Using the camcorder near a broadcasting
station or other powerful transmission
source may cause buzzing or picture dete-
rioration.
•
Avoid shocks and dropping.
Do not drop or otherwise sub-
ject the camcorder to hard
shocks or strong vibrations.
Bumping or striking the unit
during recording will generate
noise in the recorded image.
•
Avoid placing the
camcorder in close
proximity to lighting
equipment.
The heat from incan-
descent lights may de-
form the camcorder, or
cause it to malfunction.
•
Always respect prohibitions or restrictions
on the use of electronic equipment on
commercial flights or in other sensitive ar-
eas.
•
Be aware of the temperature and humidity.
You can use your camcorder at 0°C to
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40°C, and at 30% to 80% relative humidity.
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 casing and
circuitry.
•
Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or
other foreign matter could get on or inside
the camcorder, and do not use or leave
your camcorder in areas with excessive
smoke, steam or moisture.
Such environments can
cause malfunctions or
cause mildew to form
on the lenses. Be sure
to keep the unit in a
well-ventilated location.
•
Some small, portable tri-
pods may be difficult to at-
tach and may not be sturdy
enough to support your
camcorder. Be sure to use
only a strong, stable tripod.
•
When using your camcorder
in a cold environment, the LCD monitor
screen often appears less bright immedi-
ately after the power is turned on. This is
not a malfunction. To prevent the
camcorder from becoming too cold, wrap it
in a thick cloth (a blanket, etc.).
