Hitachi DZMV100A Camcorder User Manual


 
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chapter 1_Before You Begin
Do not use the DVD camcorder near corrosive gas:
Using it in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline and diesel
engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode the battery con-
necting terminals, which could result in loss of power.
Do not use the DVD camcorder near ultrasonic humidifier:
With some water in humidifier, calcium and others dissolved in water could scatter in
the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD camcorder,
which could cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not expose the DVD camcorder to insecticide:
Insecticide entering the DVD camcorder could dirty the optical head, and the DVD
camcorder may not operate normally. Turn the DVD camcorder off and cover it with
vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Do not look into the inside of DVD-RAM drive:
The DVD-RAM drive uses laser light to read and write data. If you look into the inside
of DVD-RAM drive when removing disc cartridge, etc., laser light could damage your
eyes.
Be careful of moisture condensation:
When you move the DVD camcorder between places where the difference in tem-
peratures is great, such as entering a lodge from a ski slope, or going out of a cooled
room or vehicle, condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could
occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD camcorder. If condensation occurs, do not
open the cover of disc insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens,
wipe it off with a dry cloth. Even if the external surface of the DVD camcorder has
dried, condensation may remain inside. Turn the DVD camcorder off and leave it in a
dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using it again.
Do not use the DVD camcorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:
This DVD camcorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and play-
back. Do not use it for an extended time continuously, e.g., as a surveillance
camera/monitor.
If you use the DVD camcorder for a long uninterrupted period of time, the tem-
perature of DVD camcorder may exceed the limit and the recording/playback op-
eration could be slowed down. If this occurs, turn it off and wait for a while before
using it again.