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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. 7).
•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”
(☞ pg. 76 – 81) 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 82 — 83 before use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord- ance with the following code
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
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 or incinerate.
Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic), Sanyo or Sony 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 AC Charger Station):
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTIONS:
■To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
■When you are not using the AC Charger Station for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
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 Charger Station is on its bottom.
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL- type colour 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
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.