Preparing the Camcorder
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers
You can remove the plastic covers of the following terminals to access them more readily.
36 | • | AV OUT | • | REMOTE |
• | EXT | • | DC IN | |
| • | MIC | • | USB and HDMI OUT |
| • | ×(headphones) |
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Removing the Terminal Covers
Open the terminal cover and gently pull it straight out.
Attaching the Terminal Covers
Insert the connecting strip into the opening to attach the terminal cover.
NOTES
• If the connecting strip is difficult to grasp, use a pair of tweezers or similar tool.
The Camcorder’s Cooling System
The camcorder’s internal temperature is controlled using a cooling fan that will turn on whenever the camcorder itself is turned on. However, you can turn off the cooling fan temporarily if necessary.
Operating modes: 
1 Open the [Fan] submenu.
[wOther Functions] >[Fan]
2 Select [Automatic] and then press the joystick.
[wOther Functions]
[Fan]
[On]
Options |
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[On]: | The cooling fan is on as long as the camcorder is on. |
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[Automatic]: | The cooling fan is temporarily turned off. If the camcorder's internal temperature rises too much, | ||
| will appear in yellow on the left of the screen. If the temperature starts to become critical, the | icon | |
| will turn red and the cooling fan will come on to prevent overheating. Once the camcorder has | ||
| cooled off sufficiently, the fan will turn off again. While the fan is activated automatically, | will | |
| appear next to the | icon. |
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