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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

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 BN-V607U or BN-V615U battery pack and, to recharge it, the provided multi-voltage AC Charger Station AA-V60EG. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.