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ªAbout the movie camera
≥When the movie camera is used for a long time, the camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.
Keep the movie camera away from magnetized equipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video game equipment.
≥If you use the movie camera on or near a TV, images or sounds may be disturbed due to
electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or
images may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessor may adversely affect the movie camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the movie camera is affected by such equipment and does not function properly, turn off the movie camera power and detach the battery or AC adaptor. Then, connect the
battery or AC adaptor again and turn on the movie camera power.
Do not use your movie camera near radio transmitters or
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the movie camera.
≥If the movie camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may become deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the movie camera for a long time.
When you use your movie camera in a sandy or dusty place such as on a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the movie camera. Also, protect the movie camera from getting wet.
≥Sand or dust may damage the movie camera or cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a cassette.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the movie camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it.
≥A strong impact on the movie camera may break its housing, causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the movie camera.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.
≥The camera body may be discoloured and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the movie camera with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the movie camera with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions.
Do not use this movie camera for surveillance purposes or other business use.
≥If you use the movie camera for a long time, the
internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥This movie camera is not intended for business use.
When you are not going to use movie camera for an extended time
≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or a cabinet, it is recommended that you put a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
ªAbout the battery
The battery used in the movie camera is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the effect of temperature increases with increasing or decreasing temperature. In the low temperature range, the fully charged indication may not appear, or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high temperature, moreover, the protection function may work, disabling use of the movie camera.
Be sure to detach the battery after use
≥If the battery is left attached to the movie camera, a minute amount of current is consumed even when the movie camera power is [OFF]. If the battery is left attached to the movie camera for a long time,
after it is charged.
≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as constant temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)
≥Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥If the battery is kept in a
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