Handling Precautions
Camcorder
•Do not touch the pick up lens.
•Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc, and the recording may be permanently lost.
•Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.
•Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car under direct sunlight), or high humidity.
•Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.
•Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject.
•Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. Be sure to close the disc compartment cover after use.
•Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.
•Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel.
•Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.
•When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is shorter than
5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Using other tripods may damage the camcorder.
5.5 mm
•When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture.
Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary.
Long-term storage
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).
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