Care and Maintenance
After Using the Camcorder
1.Turn off the camcorder.
2.Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT latch in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
3.Remove the cassette.
4.Press the area marked PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder.
•Once the cassette holder is pushed in, it recedes automatically. Wait until the holder recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
4.Slide the BATTERY RELEASE button and remove the battery pack.
Cleaning The Camcorder
1.Clean the exterior wiping gently with a soft cloth. For heavy dirt, use diluted, mild soap and wring the cloth well. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
2.Open the LCD monitor (page 22) and wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Close when done.
3.To clean the lens, blow it with air using a blower brush. Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
4.To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical position. Carefully open the cover on the bottom of the viewfinder.
Cover 
Cassette holder | Remove |
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OPEN/EJECT switch
Cassette holder cover
PUSH HERE
BATTERY RELEASE button
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap to clean the interior.
Lens blower
Close the cover and tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position.
Notes: Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as alcohol.
Cleaning should be done only after the power supply has been disconnected.
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.
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