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Notes

DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be used with AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

Notes on use

About the manuals supplied with your camcorder

–“Operating Guide” (This manual)

–For DCR-HC54

“First Step Guide” for connecting the camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)

Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder

•You can use mini DV cassettes marked

with . Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function (p. 60).

Using the camcorder

•Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder

Battery pack

LCD panel

•The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof.

See “On use and care” (p. 63).

•When connecting your camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way.

Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal

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