Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:
•The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as coloured dots (red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording.
•The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/ recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises.
Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:
•Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall.
Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact:
•This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall.
•When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder with a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.
No sand or dust!
•Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects.
No water or oil!
•Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects.
Heat on surface of product:
•The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault.
Screen on connected TV:
•Never leave the Disc Navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen.
Be careful of ambient temperature:
•If the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is too high or too low, normal recording/ playback may not be possible.
•Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does not rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 30ºC).
•Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.
Do not point directly at the sun:
•If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction or a fire could occur.
•Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio:
•This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:
•If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as a radio wave tower or electric appliances, recording or playback may stop, or noise could enter the video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.
At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.
Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam:
•Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.
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