Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.

xOn adjustment of the touch panel

(CALIBRATION)

The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.

1 Turn on your camcorder.

2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [CALIBRATION].

3Touch “×” displayed on the screen 3 times with the corner of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or the like. The position of “×” changes.

Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.

If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again.

bNotes

Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen.

You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.

On handling the casing

If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish:

Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen

Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands

Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time

On the pickup lens

Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and removing the disc, to keep dust out.

When your camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a camera blower (optional). Do not touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning, because this may cause the camcorder to malfunction.

Pickup lens

About care and storage of the lens

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft

 

cloth in the following instances:

 

– When there are fingerprints on the lens

Additional

– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as

surface.

 

– In hot or humid locations

 

at the seaside.

Information

• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to

 

little dirt or dust.

 

• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as

 

described above. It is recommended that you

 

operate your camcorder about once a month to

 

keep it in optimum state for a long time.

 

Cleaning inside the viewfinder

 

Remove any dust from inside the

 

viewfinder by following the steps below.

 

1Pull out the viewfinder.

2While pushing in the tab on the bottom of the viewfinder with a fine-tipped object such as a ball point pen, pull the eyecup

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