Sony BRCH900 Product Manual (BRC-H900 Operating Manual) - Page 6

Getting Started Getting Started Precautions Operating or storage location • Operating or storing the camera in the following locations may cause damage to the camera: - Extremely hot or cold places (Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C [32 °F to 104 °F]) - Exposed to direct sunlight, or close to hot equipment (e.g., near heaters) - Close to sources of strong magnetism - Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as radios or TV transmitters - Locations subject to strong vibration or shock • Use of a mobile phone close to this camera may cause a malfunction of the camera or affect the quality of images. You are cautioned to turn off any mobile phone near the camera. • Never expose the lens to the sun or other strong light source. Exposing the lens to the sun or other strong light source may cause damage to internal parts. When the camera is not being used, keep it out of direct sunlight and other strong light, or protect it with a lens cover. Ventilation To prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation around the camera. Transportation When transporting the camera, repack it as originally packed at the factory or in materials equal in quality. Cleaning • Use a blower to remove dust from the lens or optical filter. • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the camera. Stubborn stains can be removed using a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent solution, then wipe dry. • Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may damage the surface finishes. The pan/tilt mechanism Do not disturb pan/tilt movement while power is supplied to the camera. Doing so may cause damage or malfunction. Do not touch the camera casing, the lens, or any part of the camera, when energized. It may cause a malfunction of the camera. Maintenance The camera mechanism may cause abnormal noise due to wear and lubrication loss after a long period of use. To maintain optimum performance, we recommend periodic maintenance. If abnormal noise occurs, consult your Sony dealer. Camera function setting Before setting the function of the camera such as pan/ tilt, angle of view, zooming, etc., install the camera suitably and fix the camera securely. If you change the camera's installation after setting functions, differences may arise on the setting. Recording an image Make sure that the image is displayed correctly. If the image is not displayed correctly (the image is distorted, etc.), turn the camera off, then on again. Note on laser beams Laser beams may damage a CMOS image sensor. You are cautioned that the surface of a CMOS image sensor should not be exposed to laser beam radiation in an environment where a laser beam device is used. 6 GB Precautions