Notes and Safety Instructions
Notices regarding Copyright
Television programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and other programme materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material may be against the law.
All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Notes regarding Moisture Condensation
1.A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the Camcorder.
for example:
-When you move the Camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during the winter.)
-When you move the Camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer.)
2.If the 
(DEW) protection feature is activated, leave the Camcorder for at least two hours in a dry, warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the Battery pack removed.
Notes regarding Camcorder
1.Do not leave the Camcorder exposed to high temperatures (above 60°C or 140°F). For example, in a parked car in the sun or exposed to direct sunlight.
2.Do not let the Camcorder get wet.
Keep the Camcorder away from rain, sea water, and any other form of moisture. If the Camcorder gets wet, it may get damaged.
Sometimes a malfunction due to exposure to liquids cannot be repaired.
Notes regarding the Battery Pack
-Be sure to use a recommended battery pack as described on page 22. The batteries are available at a SAMSUNG retailer.
-Make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.
-To preserve battery power, keep your Camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.
-If your Camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape inserted,
it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge.
-Make sure that the Battery pack is fitted firmly into place.
Do not drop the Battery pack. Dropping the Battery pack may damage it.
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Before using the Battery pack, you need to charge it completely.
-Fully discharging a
Notes regarding the Battery pack
When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.
The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
Notes regarding the Video Head Cleaning
-To ensure normal recording and a clear picture, clean the video heads regularly.
If a square
If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cleaning cassette.
-Do not use a
Note regarding the Lens
Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device).
Notes regarding electronic Viewfinder
1.Do not position the Camcorder such that the Viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the Viewfinder. Be careful when placing the Camcorder under sunlight or near a window exposed to sunlight.
2.Do not pick up the Camcorder by holding the Viewfinder.
3.Applying excessive force to the Viewfinder may damage it.
Notes regarding ‘Record’ or ‘Playback’ Using the LCD Screen
1. The LCD screen has been manufactured using high precision technology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in color) that appear on the LCD screen. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.
2.When you use the LCD screen under direct sunlight or outdoors, it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly.
If this occurs, we recommend using the Viewfinder.
3.Direct sunlight can damage the LCD screen.
Notes regarding the Hand Strap
- To ensure a steady picture while filming, check that the hand strap is properly adjusted.
- Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it.
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