Precautions
•When the camcorder is not in use, remem- ber to remove the cassette tape, turn off the power, and disconnect the camcorder from the power source.
•Do not aim the lens at the sun.
Do not allow direct sunlight to strike the camcorder lens or LCD monitor screen, whether or not recording is in progress, as it may damage the CCD sensor or LCD screen surface. Be particularly careful when record- ing outside.
•When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden brightly lit objects or light sources, such as the sun. Otherwise, the image may white out. Should this happen, point the lens in a differ- ent direction until the picture returns to nor- mal.
• Avoid magnetic sources. Using the camcorder near strong fluorescent lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources may ad- versely affect recorded im- ages.
•Using the camcorder near a broadcasting station or other powerful transmission source may cause buzzing or picture dete- rioration.
•Avoid shocks and drop- ping.
Do not drop or otherwise
subject the camcorder to hard shocks or strong vibra- tions. Bumping or striking the unit during recording will generate noise in the re- corded image.
•Avoid placing the
camcorder in close proximity to lighting equipment.
The heat from incan- 
descent lights may de- 
form the camcorder, or cause it to malfunction.
•Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive ar- eas.
•Be aware of the temperature and humidity. You can use your camcorder at 0°C to L40°C, and at 30% to 80% relative humidity. Do not store the unit in
an unventilated car in the summer, in direct sunlight, or near strong heat sources; this can result in severe damage to the unit casing and circuitry.
•Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or other foreign matter could get on or inside the camcorder, and do not use or leave your camcorder in areas with excessive smoke, steam or moisture.
Such environments can
cause malfunctions or cause mildew to form on the lenses. Be sure to keep the unit in a
• Some small, portable tri- pods may be difficult to at- tach and may not be sturdy enough to support your camcorder. Be sure to use
only a strong, stable tripod.
• When using your
camcorder in a cold envi-
ronment, the LCD monitor screen often ap- pears less bright immediately after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunc- tion. To prevent the camcorder from be- coming too cold, wrap it in a thick cloth (a blanket, etc.).
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