Maintenance information and precautions

Precautions

Camcorder operation

•Operate the camcorder using 6.0 V (battery pack), or 7.5 V (AC power adaptor).

•For DC or AC operation, use only the recommended accessories.

•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by your nearest Sony dealer before operating it any further.

•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the camcorder.

•Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally.

•Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

Built-in light

•Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb or shorten the life of the bulb.

•Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something, it may cause a fire or damage the built-in light.

On handling tapes

Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of or the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type of tape, thickness of tape, and if the recording tab is out or in.

Camcorder care

•When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the cassette. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes.

•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth.

•Clean the camcorder body with a soft dry cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.

•Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

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