When not using your camcorder for a long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder.
If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows:
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.
You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.
How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).
LCD screen
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause uneven color and other damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it.
When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
On 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. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CALIBRATION].
Touch “” displayed on the screen with the corner of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or the like 3 times.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel calibration.
Notes
If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again.
Do not use a
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
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