Sony DCR-DVD403 Operating Guide - Page 109

Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations. - Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. - Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. - Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly. - Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur. - On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. - Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. - Anywhere very humid. • Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. • Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as by placing anything heavy on it. • Keep metal contacts clean. • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of children's reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - consult your local authorized Sony service facility. - wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin - if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.  When not using your camcorder for a long time • Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by playing back discs or recording for about 3 minutes. • Remove a disc from your camcorder. • Use up the battery pack completely before storing it. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the disc, or on the pickup lens. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, [ Moisture condensation Turn off for 1H] or [ Condensation Cannot open Try later] appears. The indication will not appear when the moisture condenses on the camera lens.  If moisture condensation has occurred Turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about an hour.  Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows: • You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device. • You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. 109 Additional Information