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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder.
Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions contained in the following pages to
ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
•All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (Z pg. 7).
•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read
these as well.
•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated
for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
.....refer to the Index (Z pgs. 64 – 68) and familiarize
yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.....read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety
Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of this
product.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
The AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be
used with:
AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,
AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.
CAUTION (applies to the AA-V15U)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V15U)
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOIS-

TURE.

Warning on lithium cell battery

(for clock operation and remote control

unit)

The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or
incinerate.
Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of
another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
nDispose of used battery promptly.
nKeep away from children.
nDo not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
NOTES:
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The rating plate (serial number plate) and safetycaution are on the bottom and/or the back of themain unit.
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The rating plate (serial number plate) of the ACPower Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-
type color television signals. It cannot be used for
playback with a television of a different standard.
However, live recording and LCD monitor/
viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the
BN-V12U/V20U battery packs and, to recharge
them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power
Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion
adapter may be necessary to accommodate different
designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
ATTENTION:
The product that you have purchased is powered by
a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of its useful life, under various state and
local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery
into the municipal waste stream. Check with your
local solid waste officials for details in your area for
recycling options or proper disposal.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions
on pages 69 and 70 before use.