Maintenance information and precautions

AC power adaptor

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using it for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electric shock.

•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

•Always keep metal contacts clean.

•Do not disassemble the unit.

•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation.

•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

•Do not place the unit in locations that are:

–Extremely hot or cold

–Dusty or dirty

–Very humid

–Vibrating

About care and storage of the lens

•Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instancess:

–When there are fingerprints on the lens surface

–In hot or humid locations

–When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside

•Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.

We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for a long time.

Battery pack

•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.

•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

•Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.

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