CAUTIONS (cont.)
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CassettesLCD Monitor
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
read the following cautions:DO NOT . . .
1. During use . . ..... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
....make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV
mark.the bottom.
....be aware that recording onto prerecorded2. To prolong service life . . .
tapes automatically erases the previously.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
recorded video and audio signals.3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
....make sure the cassette is positioned properlymonitor use.
when inserting.These are not malfunctions:
....do not load and unload the cassetteYWhile using the camcorder, the surface around
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run atthe LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
all. This slackens the tape and can result inmonitor may heat up.
damage.YIf you leave power on for a long time, the
....do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2. Store cassettes . . .
....away from heaters or other heat sources.
Main Unit
....out of direct sunlight.
....where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
shock or vibration..... open the camcorderOs chassis.
....where they wonOt be exposed to strong.... disassemble or modify the unit.
magnetic fields (such as those generated by.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
motors, transformers or magnets).Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
....vertically, in their original cases.use.
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
MultiMediaCards
power supply while the power is on.
To properly use and store your MultiMediaCards, be.... leave the battery pack attached when the
sure to read the following cautions:camcorder is not in use.
1. During use . . .2. Avoid using the unit . . .
....make sure the MultiMediaCard bears the.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
MultiMediaCard mark..... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
....make sure the MultiMediaCard is positioneda cooking stove.
properly when inserting..... in places subject to excessive shock or
2. While the MultiMediaCard is being accessed (duringvibration.
recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.) . . ..... near a television set.
....never unload the MultiMediaCard and never.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
turn off the camcorder.electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-
3. Store MultiMediaCards . . .nas, etc.).
....away from heaters or other heat sources..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
....out of direct sunlight.or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
....where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
shock or vibration..... in places of over 50°C.
....where they wonOt be exposed to strong.... in places where humidity is extremely low
magnetic fields (such as those generated by(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
motors, transformers or magnets)..... in direct sunlight.
.... in a closed car in summer.
.... near a heater. |