Getting Started

Resetting this Unit

When a malfunction occurs on this unit, reset the unit in the following way.

1Open the terminal cover.

0 Remove the power cord and all connecting cables.

2Close the LCD monitor to turn off this unit.

3Press the Reset button gently using an object with pointed tip.

Caution :

0Press the Reset button just once gently.

0Do not use sharp pointed objects. It may damage the unit or cause electric shock.

Memo :

0If malfunction persists even after pressing the Reset button, refer to “Troubleshooting” (A p. 104) .

Quad Proof

This unit is equipped with Waterproof, Dust-proof, Drop-proof and Freeze- proof features.

 

Waterproof:

 

Dust-proof: Equivalent

 

Equivalent to IEC

 

to IEC Standard

 

Standard publication

 

publication 529 IP5X

 

529 IPX8 (30 minutes

 

 

 

at depths up to 5 m

 

 

 

(16.4 ft))

 

 

 

Drop-proof: This

 

Freeze-proof:

 

camera clears

 

Allowable operating

 

company testing

 

temperatures: −10°C

 

compliant with MIL-

 

to +40°C (14°F to

 

STD-810F Method;

 

104°F)

 

516.5

 

Note: Temperatures

 

Shock: Dropping onto

 

between −10°C and

 

plywood 3 cm

 

0°C (14°F and 32°F)

 

(1-3/16") thick from a

 

temporarily lower

 

height of 1.5 m (4.9 ft)

 

battery performance,

 

 

 

reducing the time

 

 

 

available for recording.

Caution :

0There is no guarantee that there will be no damages when the unit is used within the above-mentioned limits.

Scratches and dent caused by the impact if the unit is dropped, or other changes in appearance are not included in the warranty.

0Malfunction due to mishandling will void the warranty.

0Before use in water, be sure to read and understand the “Before Using Underwater or under Low Temperature” (A p. 7) .

0Close the terminal cover firmly until it clicks and confirm that the red sign completely goes off.

0Make sure that there is no damage to and no foreign material adhered to the packing inside the cover.

0Use within a water depth of 5 m (16.4 ft) and a duration of 30 minutes.

0The waterproof performance cannot be guaranteed if the camcorder is subject to impact such as dropping.

0Do not jump or dive into water holding the camcorder.

0Do not use the camcorder in strong water flows such as in rapids or under waterfalls. The strong water pressure may impair the waterproof performance.

0Do not immerse into hot spring, or hot water above 40°C (104°F).

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