Hitachi DZMV380E, DZMV350E Be careful of moisture condensation, To damage the data, Indicator

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Be careful of moisture condensation:

•When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using it again.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:

•This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/ monitor. If you use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video camera/recorder could exceed a limit and the recording/playback operation could be slowed down: In this case, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.

Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:

• The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking
to show that data is being written to disc or card, or being read	CARD
from it. At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not
	ACCESS
to damage the data:	indicator
− Remove battery
− Disconnect AC adapter/charger	ACCESS/PC
− Plug or unplug PC connection cable	indicator
− Remove disc or card
− Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe vibrations or
impact.
− Violently open or close the LCD monitor

If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 147).

Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:

•The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

•When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.

Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:

•For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.

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