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Maintenance/Others
Camcorder Handling Precautions
Do not carry the camcorder by the viewfinder, the microphone or its cable.
Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures, such as a sun-heated car, and
high humidity.
Do not use the camcorder in places subject to strong electromagnetic fields such as near TV sets,
plasma TVs, radio transmitters or portable communication devices.
Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a
bright subject.
Do not use the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. Dust or sand getting inside the cassette or
camcorder may cause damage. Dust and sand can also damage the lens. Attach the lens cap after
use.
The camcorder is not waterproof. Water, mud or salt getting inside the cassette or camcorder may
cause damage.
Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.
Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified
service personnel.
Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may
cause damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold
temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal surfaces (
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Storage
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, with low
humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 ºC.
Before using the camcorder after a long storage period, check the functions of your camcorder to
make sure that the camcorder is still working properly.
Cleaning
Camcorder Body and Lens
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body and lens. Never use chemically treated cloth or
volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
LCD Screen
Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available leans cleaning cloth.
Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe
it with a soft dry cloth.
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