CAUTIONS (cont.)
70 EN
CassettesMain Unit
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
read the following cautions:.... open the camcorderOs chassis.
1. During use . . ..... disassemble or modify the unit.
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecordedKeep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals..... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting..... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
.... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly
without allowing the tape to run at all. This.... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
slackens the tape and can result in damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes2. Avoid using the unit . . .
the tape to fingerprints and dust..... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
2. Store cassettes . . .
a cooking stove.
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
.... out of direct sunlight.
.... near a television set.
.... where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
shock or vibration.
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
.... where they wonOt be exposed to strong
etc.).
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C)
motors, transformers or magnets).
or extremely low (under 0!C) temperatures.
.... vertically, in their original cases.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
.... in places of over 50!C.
LCD Monitor.... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
.... in direct sunlight.
DO NOT . . .
.... in a closed car in summer.
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
.... near a heater.
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
the bottom.
2. To prolong service life . . .
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use.
These are not malfunctions:
YWhile using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
monitor may heat up.
YIf you leave power on for a long time, the
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot. |
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