Precautions and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding the electronic viewfinder
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| under sunlight or by a window. |
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2) | Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. |
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3) | Over rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder. |
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Precautions regarding moisture condensation
1)A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder.
for example:
■ When you take the camcorder from cold temperature outside to warm temperature inside during the winter.
■When you take the camcorder from cool temperature inside to hot temperature outside during the summer.
2) If the “DEW( 
)” protection feature is activated, leave the camcorder in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery removed.
3)If you want to override the “DEW( 
)” protection feature after it has been unexpectedly activated, detach the battery pack and lithium battery and then
replace them.
Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared completely. (see page 67)
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