Sony HDR HC1 Operating Instructions - Page 109

LCD screen, On handling the casing, About care and storage of the lens, To charge the pre-installed

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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 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, 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 supplied "Memory Stick Duo" or the like. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel. The position of the "×" changes. If you did not press the right spot, start from step  again. • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated. 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, insecticide and sunscreen. - 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. To charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is inserted. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do Continued  109 Additional Information

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Additional Information
Continued
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 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, 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 supplied “Memory Stick
Duo” or the like.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
The position of the “×” changes. If you did
not press the right spot, start from step
again.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated.
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, insecticide
and sunscreen.
– 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.
To charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date,
time, and other settings even when the
POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The
pre-installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor
or while the battery pack is inserted.
The rechargeable battery will be fully
discharged in about
3 months
if you do