GE CG709 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Avoid operating your camcorder
immediately after moving it from a cold
location to a warm location. Give the
camcorder l-l/2 to 2 hours to reach a
stable temperature before inserting a
cassette. When the camcorder is moved
from a cold location to a warm location,
moisture may cause the tape to stick to
the headwheel and damage the
headwheel or tape.
Do not leave your camcorder in direct
sunlight. Doing so could permanently
damage the camcorder’s internal parts.
Do not attempt to disassemble your
camcorder. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside.
Care and Maintenance
Keep dust and grit from entering the
camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit
are abrasive and will cause excessive
wear to both the camcorder’s recording
and playback heads and cassettes.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents
when cleaning your camcorder. They
may damage the camcorder.
Before handling your camcorder, make
sure your hands and face are free from
any chemical products such as suntan
lotion, as it may damage the finish.
Do not touch the lens with your fingers!
The oil from your skin may damage the
lens. To clean the lens, always use lens-
cleaning tissues and a commercially
prepared cleaning solution designed for
use on camera lens.
Always replace the lens cap on the lens
when the camcorder is not in use.
The camcorder can be damaged by
improper storage or handling. Do not
subject the camcorder to swinging,
shaking, or dropping.
Do not store the camcorder in
temperatures below -22ºF (-30ºC) or
above 149ºF (65ºC).
When the camcorder is not in use, always
remove the cassette and AC adapter/
charger or battery.
Retain the original carton for future
storage or shipping purposes.
Things to Avoid
Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or
other bright objects.
Do not operate or leave your camcorder
in extremely humid environments.
Do not use an adapter/charger or
batteries other than the ones specified for
this camcorder. Use of the wrong
accessories may cause damage to the
camcorder.
Do not operate the camcorder for
extended periods in temperatures below
40ºF (4ºC) or above 95ºF (35ºC).
Do not expose the camcorder or
adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If
either component becomes wet, turn off
the power and take the unit to an
Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter.