Operation Manual

magnetic field or that emit strong
electromagnetic waves.
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Do not store the recording medium in
locations with high temperature or
high humidity.
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Do not touch the metal parts.
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When erasing data using the
camcorder, the data won’t be erased
completely. When handing over your
camcorder and/or SD card, you are
recommended to erase all of the data by
either performing “FORMAT” or
“FACTORY PRESET” operation on this
unit, using commercially available
software, or by physically destroying the
camcorder.
LCD Monitor
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To prevent damage to the LCD
monitor, DO NOT
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push it strongly or apply any shocks.
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place the camcorder with LCD monitor
on the bottom.
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To prolong service life
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avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
While the LCD monitor screen has more
than 99.99% effective pixels, 0.01% of
the pixels may be bright spots (red,
blue, green) or dark spots. This is not a
malfunction. The spots will not be
recorded.
Main Unit
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For safety, DO NOT
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open the camcorder’s chassis.
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disassemble or modify the unit.
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allow inflammables, water or metallic
objects to enter the unit.
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disconnect the power supply while the
power is on.
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place naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
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leave dust or metal objects adhered to
the power plug or an AC wall outlet.
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insert any objects in the camcorder.
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Avoid using the unit
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in places subject to soot or steam such
as near a cooking stove.
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in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
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near a television set.
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near appliances generating strong
magnetic or electric fields (speakers,
broadcasting antennas, etc.).
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in places subject to extremely high (over
40 °C) or extremely low (under -10 °C)
temperatures.
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DO NOT leave the unit
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in places of over 50°C
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in places where humidity is extremely
low (below 35 %) or extremely high
(above 80 %) with the terminal cover
open.
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in direct sunlight.
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in a closed car in summer.
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near a heater.
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in high places such as on a TV. Leaving
the unit in high places while a cable is
connected may result in a malfunction if
the cable is caught and the unit falls onto
the floor.
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To protect the unit, DO NOT
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drop the unit or strike it against hard
objects.
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subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during transportation.
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keep the lens directed at extremely
bright objects for long periods.
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expose the lens to direct sunlight.
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swing it excessively when using the
hand strap.
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swing the soft camcorder case
excessively when the camcorder is
inside it.
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cover camcorder with a towel, cloth and
so on.
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To prevent the unit from dropping
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Fasten the grip belt securely.
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When using the camcorder with a
tripod, attach the camcorder to the
tripod securely.
If the camcorder drops, you may be injured
and the camcorder may be damaged.
When a child uses the unit, there must be
parental guidance.
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