Operating instructions

Others
73
LSQT0861
ª About the Camcorder
≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time,
the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is
not a malfunction.
Keep the Camcorder away from magnetized
equipment such as a cellular phones,
microwave ovens, TVs, and video game
equipment.
≥If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV,
images or sounds may be disturbed due to
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or
images may be distorted, by strong magnetic
fields created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
digital circuits including microprocessor may
adversely affect the Camcorder, causing the
disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the Camcorder is affected by such equipment
and does not function properly, turn off the
Camcorder power and detach the battery or AC
adaptor. Then, connect the battery or AC
adaptor again and turn on the Camcorder
power.
Do not use your Camcorder near radio
transmitters or high-voltage cables.
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or
high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds
may be adversely affected.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the Camcorder.
≥If the Camcorder is sprayed with such
chemicals, the Camcorder body may become
deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in
contact with the Camcorder for a long time.
When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or
dusty place such as on a beach, do not let
sand or fine dust get into the body and
terminals of the Camcorder. Also, protect the
Camcorder from getting wet.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or
cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting
and removing a cassette.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet
a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use
it to wipe the Camcorder body carefully. Then,
wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or
bump it.
≥A strong impact on the Camcorder may break its
housing, causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol
for cleaning the Camcorder.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out
the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.
≥The Camcorder body may be discoloured and
the surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth to
remove dust and fingerprints. To remove
stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked
in a neutral detergent diluted with water and
wipe the Camcorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it
with a dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions.
Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance
purposes or other business use.
≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the
internal temperature increases and,
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥This Camcorder is not intended for business
use.
About the flash
≥Since there are high-voltage sections inside the
flash, do not disassemble it to avoid electric
shock.
ª
About the battery
The battery used in the Camcorder is a
rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is
susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the
effect of temperature increases with increasing or
decreasing temperature. In the low temperature
range, the fully charged indication may not
appear, or the low battery indication may appear
about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high
temperature, moreover, the protection function
may work, disabling use of the Camcorder.
Be sure to detach the battery after use
≥If the battery is left attached to the Camcorder, a
minute amount of current is consumed even
when the Camcorder power is [OFF]. If the
battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a
long time, over-discharge takes place. The
battery may become unusable after it is
charged.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the
period during you want to record pictures in. In
cold places such as a ski resort, the period
during which you can record pictures is
shortened.
≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC
adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries
at your destination.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are deformed.
≥Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder
or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder or
AC adaptor.
LSQT0861Eng.book 73 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分