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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (☞ pg. 9).
•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
...... refer to “Controls, Indications and Connectors”
(☞ pgs. 75 – 80) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
...... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety
Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 81 and 82 before use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
The AA-V90U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with:
AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.
CAUTION (applies to the
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION (s'applique à
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote control unit)
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
■Dispose of used battery properly.
■Keep away from children.
■Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
CAUTION (applies to the Docking Station):
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
NOTES:
●The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
●The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
●The rating plate (serial number plate) of the Docking Station is on its bottom.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all require- ments of the Canadian Interference – Causing Equipment Regulations.
“Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.”
This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC- type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard.
However, live recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the