76 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 . . .
1. During use . . .... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapesthe bottom.
automatically erases the previously recorded2. To prolong service life . . .
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 surface
2. Store cassettes . . .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 . . .
... where they wonOt be exposed to strong magnetic... open the camcorderOs chassis.
fields (such as those generated by motors,... disassemble or modify the unit.
transformers or magnets).... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
... vertically, in their original cases.Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
Memory Cards
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.
1. During use . . .... leave the battery pack attached when the
... make sure the memory card bears the SD orcamcorder is not in use.
MultiMediaCard mark.2. Avoid using the unit . . .
... make sure the memory card is positioned... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
properly when inserting.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
2. While the memory card is being accessed
(during recording, playback, deletion,... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
initialization, etc.) . . .... near a television set.
... never unload the memory card and never turn
off the camcorder.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
3. Store memory cards . . .etc.).
... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... out of direct sunlight.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C)
extremely low (under 0!C) temperatures.
... where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
... where they wonOt be exposed to strong magnetic... in places of over 50!C.
fields (such as those generated by motors,... in places where humidity is extremely low
transformers or magnets).(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater. |
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