Before You Begin

Notes and Precautions

Note on TV Color Systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system based TV. Please check the list to see the TV color system of your country (p. 57).

Precaution on Copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Precautions on Camcorder Care

•Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired. [a]

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

•Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140 °F (60° C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. [c]

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Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

See “Precautions” as well (p. 67).

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