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Additional Information
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the
sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages inside the LCD
screen.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep your camcorder turned off when you are
not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
xWhen not using your camcorder for a
long time
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back or recording images for about 3
minutes.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
Notes on splash-proof performanceOnly this camera conforms to IEC60529
IPX2. Never use the camcorder in the
water. The camcorder main body is not
designed for splash-proof performance, and
do not wet the camcorder main body.
xCare of this unit
• If this unit is splashed by water or other liquid,
wipe it completely with a dry soft cloth.
Although the camera is splash-proof, leaving the
unit wet may cause it to malfunction.
Clean the unit body with a cloth lightly
moistened with water, and then wipe the
moisture with a dry soft cloth. Do not wash the
unit in running water. Water may seep inside of
the unit due to the water pressure, and it may
damage the unit.
xUsage life of the rubber casings
• Rubber casings are used on the camera of this
unit for splash-proof protection. The usage life
of these rubber casings vary depending on
usage. We recommend replacing these rubber
casings once a year to maintain the splash-proof
protection.
Moisture condensation