Precautions for use
Take care to prevent water from enteringAC adapter and battery
inside the camera recorder when using it inOWhen the temperature of the battery unit has
the rain or snow or at the seashore or inrisen to an extremely high level or dropped to
other similar environments.an extremely low level or when the battery is
OFailure to heed this caution may cause thenot used for prolonged periods of time and has
camera recorder and/or cassette tobecome fully discharged, the OCHARGE� lamp
malfunction (possibly leading to irreparableflashes several times, and charging
damage).commences automatically.
OIf the OCHARGE� lamp continues to flash even
Keep the camera recorder away fromthough the battery temperature is normal,
equipment (such as TV sets and TV gameconsult your dealer as a problem may have
machines) that generate magnetic fields.developed within the battery or AC adapter.
OWhen the camera recorder is used on top of orOWhen the battery is warm, it takes longer than
in the vicinity of a TV set, the radiation ofusual for the battery to be charged.
electromagnetic waves from the set may giveOWhen the AC adapter is used near a radio, the
rise to interference in the picture and/or sound.radio sound may be distorted. Use the
OThe strong magnetic fields generated byadapter at a distance of at least one meter
speakers or large motors may ruin the tapefrom the radio.
recordings or distort the images.ONoise may be heard while the AC adapter is in
OThe electromagnetic waves fromuse; however, this is normal and not indicative
microcomputers may have an adverse effectof any malfunctioning.
on the camera recorder or give rise to
distortion in the images and sound.When carrying the camera recorder, take
OIf the camera recorder is adversely affected bycare not to drop it.
a component that generates magnetic fields toOA strong impact may damage the camera
such an extent that it can no longer operaterecorder body and render it incapable of
normally, turn off the power and remove theproper operation.
battery or disconnect the AC adapter from theOWhen carrying the camera recorder, always
power outlet, then re-install the battery oruse the hand strap or shoulder strap and
reconnect the AC adapter to the outlet. Afterhandle the camera carefully.
this, switch the camera recorderOs power back
on.Keep the camera recorder away from
insecticide sprays and volatile liquids.
Do not use the camera recorder near radioOIf the camera recorder comes into contact with
transmitters or high-voltage equipment.insecticide sprays or volatile liquids, the
OIf the camera recorder is used near a radiocamera body may become deformed or the
transmitter or high-voltage equipment, thesurface coating may peel off.
recorded pictures and/or sound may beOEnsure that the camera recorder does not
adversely affected.remain in close contact with rubber or plastic
products for prolonged periods of time.
When using the camera recorder on the
seashore or other similar environment, takeAfter use, be absolutely sure to remove the
care to ensure that no sand or dust entercassette and either remove the camera
inside the camera recorder.recorderOs battery or disconnect its AC cable
OSand and dust may damage the camerafrom the power outlet.
recorder and/or cassette. (Take particularOIf a cassette is left inside the camera recorder,
care when inserting and ejecting the cassette.)tape slack may develop and result in damage
to the tape.
OIf the battery is left inside the camera recorder
for a prolonged period, its voltage may drop to
such a low level that even after it has been
recharged, it may not be possible to re-use it.
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