Sony DCR-HC42 Operating Guide - Page 113

LCD screen, On handling the casing, About care and storage of the lens, Additional Information

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• The video head suffers from wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette, it might be because the video head is worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced. LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. • While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.  To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.  On adjustment of the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended you connect your camcorder or the Handycam Station to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.  Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  Disconnect cables other than that of the AC Adaptor from your camcorder or the Handycam Station, then eject the cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder.  Touch  [MENU]  (STANDARD SET)  [CALIBRATION]  . CALIBRATION 1/3 Touch the "x" CANCEL  Touch the "×" displayed on the screen with the corner of the "Memory Stick Duo" or the like. The position of the "×" changes. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel. If you did not press the right spot, start from step  again. • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated. • You also can calibrate the screen with the following procedure. 1 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). 2 Perform step . 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode while pressing DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder, then press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for about 5 seconds. 4 Perform step . On handling the casing • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. • Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish. - Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and insecticide. - Handling with above substances on your hands. - Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: - When there are fingerprints on the lens surface. - In hot or humid locations - When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside. • Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time. Continued  113 Additional Information

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Additional Information
• The video head suffers from wear after long
use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even
after using a cleaning cassette, it might be
because the video head is worn. Please contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility to have the video head replaced.
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended you
connect your camcorder or the Handycam
Station to the wall outlet using the supplied
AC Adaptor during the operation.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn on
the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Disconnect cables other than that of the
AC Adaptor from your camcorder or the
Handycam Station, then eject the cassette
and “Memory Stick Duo” from your
camcorder.
Touch
[MENU]
(STANDARD SET)
[CALIBRATION]
.
CALIBRATION
Touch the "x"
1/3
CANCEL
Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
the corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or
the like.
The position of the “×” changes.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
If you did not press the right spot, start
from step
again.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated.
• You also can calibrate the screen with the
following procedure.
1
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).
2
Perform step
.
3
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode while pressing
DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder, then
press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for about 5
seconds.
4
Perform step
.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
Continued