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Appendices, Important Notes on Operation

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Appendices Important Notes on Operation Use and Storage Do not subject the unit to severe shock • The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. • If an accessory mounted on the accessory shoe is subjected to severe shock, the accessory shoe may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it and contact your dealer or a Sony service representative. Do not cover the unit while operating Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up. After use Always set the power switch to OFF. Before storing the unit for a long period Remove the battery pack. Grip the handle when carrying Grip the handle to carry. If you carry it by other parts, such as the front microphone block or the LCD monitor block, the camcorder may drop, causing injury. Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses facing the sun Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be focused in the camcorder, and cause fire. Shipping • Remove the memory cards before transporting the unit. • If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of the unit. Care of the unit Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lens using a blower. If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, as these may cause discoloration or other damage to the finish of the unit. In the event of operating problems If you should experience problems with the unit, contact your Sony dealer. Note about the battery terminal The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable part. Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if the pins of the battery terminal are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use. Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales representative for more information about inspections. Use and storage locations Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places: • In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature range: 0ºC to 40ºC or 32ºF to 104ºF) Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50ºC (122ºF). • In damp or dusty locations • Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain • Locations subject to violent vibration • Near strong magnetic fields • Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong electromagnetic fields. • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this unit can result in malfunctions and interference with audio and video signals. It is recommended that the portable communications devices near this unit be powered off. Appendices 112 Important Notes on Operation

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Important Notes on Operation
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Appendices
Use and Storage
Do not subject the unit to severe shock
•
The internal mechanism may be damaged or the
body warped.
•
If an accessory mounted on the accessory shoe
is subjected to severe shock, the accessory shoe
may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it
and contact your dealer or a Sony service
representative.
Do not cover the unit while operating
Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can
cause excessive internal heat build-up.
After use
Always set the power switch to OFF.
Before storing the unit for a long period
Remove the battery pack.
Grip the handle when carrying
Grip the handle to carry. If you carry it by other
parts, such as the front microphone block or the
LCD monitor block, the camcorder may drop,
causing injury.
Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses
facing the sun
Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be
focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.
Shipping
•
Remove the memory cards before transporting
the unit.
•
If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other
transportation service, pack it in the shipping
carton of the unit.
Care of the unit
Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lens
using a blower.
If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft,
dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in
a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not
use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, as
these may cause discoloration or other damage to
the finish of the unit.
In the event of operating problems
If you should experience problems with the unit,
contact your Sony dealer.
Note about the battery terminal
The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for
battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable
part.
Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if
the pins of the battery terminal are bent or
deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they
become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use.
Periodic inspections are recommended to keep
the unit working properly and to prolong its
usable lifetime.
Contact a Sony service or sales representative for
more information about inspections.
Use and storage locations
Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or
storing the unit in the following places:
•
In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature
range: 0ºC to 40ºC or 32ºF to 104ºF)
Remember that in summer in warm climates the
temperature inside a car with the windows
closed can easily exceed 50ºC (122ºF).
•
In damp or dusty locations
•
Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain
•
Locations subject to violent vibration
•
Near strong magnetic fields
•
Close to radio or TV transmitters producing
strong electromagnetic fields.
•
In direct sunlight or close to heaters for
extended periods
To prevent electromagnetic interference from
portable communications devices
The use of portable telephones and other
communications devices near this unit can result
in malfunctions and interference with audio and
video signals.
It is recommended that the portable
communications devices near this unit be
powered off.
Appendices
Important Notes on Operation