EN 71

Memory Cards

 

... in places subject to excessive shock or

 

 

 

vibration.

To properly use and store your memory cards, be

 

 

... near a television set.

sure to read the following cautions:

 

... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

1.

During use…

 

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

 

... make sure the memory card bears the SD or

 

antennas, etc.).

 

MultiMediaCard mark.

 

... in places subject to extremely high (over

 

... make sure the memory card is positioned

 

40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)

 

properly when inserting.

 

temperatures.

2.

While the memory card is being accessed

3.

DO NOT leave the unit…

 

(during recording, playback, deletion,

 

... in places of over 50°C.

 

initialisation, etc.)…

 

... in places where humidity is extremely low

 

... never unload the memory card and never turn

 

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

 

off the camcorder.

 

... in direct sunlight.

3.

Store memory cards…

 

... in a closed car in summer.

 

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

 

... near a heater.

 

... out of direct sunlight.

4.

To protect the unit, DO NOT…

 

... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

 

... allow it to become wet.

 

shock or vibration.

 

... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

 

... where they won’t be exposed to strong

 

... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

 

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

 

during transportation.

 

motors, transformers or magnets).

 

... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

LCD Monitor

 

objects for long periods.

 

... expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct

 

 

 

sunlight.

1.

To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

 

 

... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

 

DO NOT…

 

viewfinder.

 

... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

 

... swing it excessively when using the hand strap

 

... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on

 

or the grip.

 

the bottom.

 

... swing the soft camera case excessively when

2.

To prolong service life…

 

the camcorder is inside it.

 

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

 

 

3.Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use.These are not malfunctions:

•While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.

•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit1. For safety, DO NOT…

... open the camcorder’s chassis.

... disassemble or modify the unit.

... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit…

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.

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