86 ENCAUTIONS (cont.)
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 . . .
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
1. During use . . .
.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark..... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
.... be aware that recording onto prerecordedthe bottom.
tapes automatically erases the previously2. To prolong service life . . .
recorded video and audio signals..... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
when inserting.monitor use.
.... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedlyThese are not malfunctions:
without allowing the tape to run at all. ThisYWhile using the camcorder, the surface around
slackens the tape and can result in damage.the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposesmonitor may heat up.
the tape to fingerprints and dust.YIf you leave power on for a long time, the
2. Store cassettes . . .surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.Main Unit
.... where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... 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).
.... vertically, in their original cases.Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
Memory Cardsto enter the unit.
To properly use and store your memory cards, be.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
sure to read the following cautions:power supply while the power is on.
.... leave the battery pack attached when the
1. During use . . .camcorder is not in use.
.... make sure the memory card bears the SD or
MultiMediaCard mark.2. Avoid using the unit . . .
.... make sure the memory card is positioned.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
properly when inserting.
2. While the memory card is being accessed (duringa cooking stove.
recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.) . . ..... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
.... never unload the memory card and never turn.... near a television set.
off the camcorder.
3. Store memory cards . . ..... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.nas, etc.).
.... out of direct sunlight..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C)
.... where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.or extremely low (under 0!C) temperatures.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
.... where they wonOt be exposed to strong.... in places of over 50!C.
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets)..... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
.... in direct sunlight.
.... in a closed car in summer.
.... near a heater. |
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