Hitachi DZ-HS903A Owners Guide - Page 169

Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism. • If the camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as a radio wave tower or electric appliances, recording or playback may stop, or noise could enter the video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound. At worst the camcorder could malfunction. Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide. • Insecticide entering the camcorder could dirty the pickup, and in such a case, the camcorder might not operate normally. Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner. • Cleaning the DVD lens is not necessary when using this camcorder in the usual way. • Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this camcorder to be faulty. • If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs. z Cautions on storage Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time. • The temperature on beach sand or inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the camcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Also, do not expose the camcorder to direct sunlight or place it near any fire or heater. • Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life. Detach the battery from the camcorder and store it in a cool place. Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place. • Dust entering the camcorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high, the lens could be moldy, and the camcorder could become inoperable. It is recommended that you put the camcorder with desiccant in a box when storing it in a closet, etc. Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations. • This could cause malfunctions. z Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning the camcorder. Cleaning the LCD monitor • Wipe dirt off using a lightly moistened soft cloth first, then wipe again using a soft dry cloth. When cleaning the LCD monitor, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact. Doing such could cause a defect in the LCD monitor, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor. Cleaning the lens • Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. 169 Additional Information