Precautions

On the jacks and cords

•Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal part of the jacks. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

•Always clean the jacks.

•Do not forcibly pull or tug on the cord.

On usage and storage

•Never leave the unit exposed to high temperatures, such as near a heater, in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. This may cause the casing to deform, and the unit to malfunction.

•Do not get sand or dust into the unit. When you use the unit 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.

•Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields. Recording may not perform normally.

•Do not operate the unit for long periods of time tightly confined, such as wrapped in a bag. Doing so may cause heat to build up and result in malfunction of the unit.

Brightness of the subject

If the brightness of the subject exceeds the illumination range, the image may not be displayed clearly.

Prohibition on inappropriate usage

Do not focus on a stationary or bright subject for a long period of time. The CCD color filter may be damaged.

Transportation

Do not aim the lens towards a strong light source, such as the sun while transporting. The CCD color filter may be damaged.

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