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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
Y All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.
Y Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
Y Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
..... refer to the Index ( pgs. 85 � 92) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of
this product.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 93 through 95 before use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
NOTES:
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
IThe rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.main unit.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. IfIThe rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power
the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power
IThe rating plate (serial number plate) of the Docking
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approvedStation is on its bottom.
extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type
fuse cover.
colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to
with a television of a different standard. However, live
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to
recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are
avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connectionpossible anywhere. Use the BN-V507U/V514U battery
to the mains supply.packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug
AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion
then follow the instructions given below:
adapter may be necessary to accommodate different
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal
designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a
Blue to N (Neutral) or Blackshelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
Brown to L (Live) or Redto allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides,
If these colours do not correspond with the terminalon top and at the rear).
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:Do not block the ventilation holes.
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or
black.cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
If in doubt N consult a competent electrician.
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and the local rules or laws
WARNING:
governing the disposal of these batteries must be
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKfollowed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
splashing.
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or
CAUTIONS:liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No userpotted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment,
personnel.fire or electric shock may be caused.)
When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/
Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended
that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet. |
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