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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. 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 the Index (☞ pgs. 64 – 68) 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 this product.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 69 and 70 before use.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOIS- TURE.
Warning on lithium cell battery
(for clock operation and 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 the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
■Dispose of used battery promptly.
■Keep away from children.
■Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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-V15U 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.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
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
ATTENTION:
The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.