Precautions for Proper Use (continued)

Handling of SDHC Cards

The access lamp lights up in red when data on the SDHC card is being accessed. Do not remove the SDHC card during data access (such as recording, playback, or formatting). Do not turn off the power or remove the battery and AC adapter during access either.

Do not use or store this device in a place that is subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

Do not place the SDHC card near locations that are exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.

Inserting the SDHC card incorrectly may result in damage of this device or the SDHC card.

We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on the SDHC card. Please back up any important data.

Make use of the SDHC card within the prescribed

conditions of use. Do not use the SDHC card in places.

that are subject to direct sunlight, high humidity or corrosion; places near thermal equipment; sandy or dusty places; or in a car under the sun with the doors and windows closed.

Do not bend or drop the SDHC card, or subject it to strong impact or vibration.

When formatting or erasing data using the camera recorder, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the SDHC card. If you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the SDHC card with a hammer, etc.

Do not dismantle or modify the SDHC card.

Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal object.

Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere to the terminals.

Do not remove the pasted labels or stick other labels or stickers on the SDHC cards.

Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SDHC cards. Always use oil-based pens.

If you format (initialize) the SDHC card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.

You are recommended to use cards that are formatted (initialized) on this camera recorder.

●The SDHC card may be damaged if the camera recorder is not operated correctly. Formatting (Initializing) the SDHC card may allow it to operate correctly.

●SDHC cards that have been formatted (initialized) on other cameras, computers or peripheral equipment may not operate correctly. In this case, format (initialize) the SDHC card on this camera recorder.

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

The LCD monitor and viewfinder screens are manufactured using high-precision technology. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, or red, blue, and/or white spots may not turn off. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the SDHC card.

If you use this device continuously for a long period of time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may temporarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the SDHC card. They will not appear after you turn the power off and then on again.

If you use this device in a cold place, the images may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction. Retained images are not recorded on the SDHC card.

Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens.

Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between the live video and playback images.

Due to the characteristic of the viewfinder display device, colors may appear on the images when you blink your eyes. This is not a malfunction. It does not affect the recorded images, SDI output, or component output.

Characteristic CCD Phenomena

Smear and blooming

Due to the physical structure of CCDs, vertical streaking (called “smear”) may occur when shooting an extremely bright light source or expansion of light (called “blooming”) may appear around it. Although the CCD employed in this device produces very little smear or blooming, these phenomena may still occur when shooting a bright light source.

 

Smear

 

Vertical pale streaking appearing at

 

high luminous object

 

High luminous object (such as light

 

bulbs, sun)

 

Blooming

Monitor Screen

Blurring in highlight

 

Moire or aliasing

Stripes, lines or other fine patterns may appear jagged when they are shot.

White dots

High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce white dots in the image. This is especially prominent when boosting the sensitivity.

This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD). As far as possible, use this device under conditions where the temperature of this device does not increase.

Copyright

Any recordings made on this camera recorder that are played back for profit or public preview may infringe on the rights of the owner of the recordings.

Do not use the recordings for purpose other than personal enjoyment without prior consent from the owner.

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