Other Information
Care and Cleaning
After Using the Camcorder
1.Set the Power switch to OFF.
2.Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. Remove the tape. Be careful not to touch the inside of the cassette holder as you may hurt yourself.
3.Push on the area marked PUSH HERE until the cassette holder locks into place. (PAUSE appears on the LCD or in the viewfinder.)
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
4.To close the cover, slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow again then close the cover until it firmly locks into place.
5.Close and lock the LCD monitor.
6.Slide the BAT. RELEASE switch and remove the battery pack.
7.Reattach the lens cap.
Cleaning The Camcorder
1.Clean the exterior, wiping gently with a soft cloth. For heavy dirt, use diluted, mild soap and wring the cloth well. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
2.Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Close it when done.
3.To clean the lens, blow it with air using a blower brush. Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
4.To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical position. Carefully open the cover on the bottom of the viewfinder. Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap to clean the interior. Close the cover and tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position.
Notes:
•Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as alcohol.
•Cleaning should be done only after the power supply has been disconnected.
•Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
•When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions of each product.
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