Maintenance & additional information

maintenance & additional information

MAINTENANCE

Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.

The suggestions below will help you fulﬁl any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.

+For safekeeping of the camcorder, be sure to turn it off.

-Remove the AC power adaptor. ²page 14

-Remove the memory card. ²page 27

Cautions on storing

•Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the camcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Do not expose the camcorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.

•Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity or dust level is high:

Dust entering the camcorder could cause a malfunction. If humidity is high, the lens could become mouldy, and the camcorder could become inoperative. It is recommended that you put the camcorder in a box together with a desiccant packet to help protect it from humidity when storing it in a closet, etc.

•Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations: This could cause malfunctions.

Cleaning the camcorder

+Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the AC power adaptor.

• To clean the exterior

-Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning, gently rub the surface.

-Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder. The coating of exterior could peel off or the case could deteriorate.

•To clean the LCD monitor

Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.

•To clean the lens

Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your ﬁngers. If necessary, wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

-Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

-If the lens looks dimmer, turn off the camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour.

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