Operating precautions
The portable recorder and SD card become warm during usage. This is not a defect.
Do not allow any water to get into the unit when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach.
•Failure to heed this caution will cause the unit or a card to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage).
The portable recorder should be used as far as possible from sources of magnetism and electromagnetism (cell phones, microwave ovens, TVs, game machines, etc.).
•If the portable recorder is operated on top of or close to a TV, the electromagnetism can cause distortion of audio and video.
•Strong magnetism from speakers, large motors, etc. can cause recordings to be lost and video to be distorted.
•Electromagnetic waves emitted from digital circuits, including microcomputers, can impact each other, causing distortion of audio and video.
•If the portable recorder is so adversely affected that it does not operate normally, remove the battery or AC adaptor, reconnect them and turn the power on again.
As much as possible, avoid using the portable recorder close to radio towers and
•If used close to these places, radio waves and high voltage can adversely affect recorded audio and video.
Use the cords and cables that are provided with the portable recorder or separately sold accessories. Do not extend the cords and cables to use.
If using the portable recorder at the beach or any place that is sandy or dusty, take care that sand and dust do not get inside the portable recorder or on its terminals. Do not allow the portable recorder to get wet with salt water, etc.
•Sand and dust can damage the unit or a card. (Be especially careful when inserting or removing a card.)
•If the portable recorder has come in contact with salt water, wipe with a cloth that has been well wrung out, then wipe with a dry cloth.
If insect sprays or other volatile substances are being used in the area, take care that they do not come in contact with the portable recorder.
•These can warp the unit or cause the finish to come off.
•Do not leave the unit in contact with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time.
When carrying the portable recorder, take care not to drop it or let it hit other objects.
•Strong impact can cause the outer case to break or damage the portable recorder.
AC adapter and battery
•If the charging lamp blinks continuously, check to make sure that there is no dust, dirt or foreign matter on the terminals of the battery or AC adaptor, then reconnect correctly. If there is dust, dirt or foreign matter, unplug the power plug from the outlet and remove the dust, dirt or foreign matter. If the charging lamp continues to blink, it is possible that the temperature is too high or too low, or that the battery or AC adaptor has failed. Inquire at the shop where you purchased the portable recorder.
•The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm.
•The AC adapter can interfere with radio reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it.
•The AC adapter may make some noise when you are using it, but this is normal.
Place the portable recorder close to a power outlet, and make sure that a cutoff (the power plug) is easily accessible.
After use, remove the battery and disconnect the AC power supply cable.
Battery characteristics
The rechargeable lithium ion battery used with this unit is readily affected by temperature and humidity. In cold places, the full battery indication may not appear and a low battery warning may appear approx. 5 minutes after starting use. In high temperatures, a protective function may be triggered, preventing use.
Remove the battery after use. Completely remove the battery. (The battery continues to be used even if you have turned the unit off.) The battery can over discharge if you leave it in the unit and it may become impossible to recharge it.
Disposing of spent batteries
•The battery will become unchargeable. Rather than throwing the battery into the garbage, take it to a store that can assist in recycling it.
18