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Additional information
Maintenance information and precautions
On the pickup lens
•Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover.
Keep the disc cover closed except when
inserting and ejecting the disc, to keep dust
out.
•When the camcorder does not work because
the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower
(not supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens
directly during cleaning because this may
cause the camcorder to malfunction.
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.
•To prevent mold from occurring, periodically
perform the above.
It is recommended to turn on and operating
the video camera recorder about once per
month to keep the video camera recorder in
an optimum state for a long time.
•Store the lens in a well-ventilated location
subject to little dirt or dust.
Pickup lens
•In locations subject to strong vibration
•In locations subject to strong magnetic fields
•In locations subject to strong electric wave
and radio wave
The recording may not done correctly.
•In sandy or dusty places
Do not let sand get into your camcorder.
When you use your camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the
sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause your
camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes
this malfunction cannot be repaired.
•Avoid exposing the viewfinder and the LCD
screen to direct sunlight
The internal mechanisms of the viewfinder
and the LCD screen may be damaged.
On the LCD screen
•Do not press the LCD screen firmly. Blurs
appear and it causes a malfunction of the
LCD screen.
•If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (supplied) to
clean the LCD screen.
When using the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional),
do not pour the cleaning liquid directly on the
LCD screen, but pour the liquid on a sheet of
cleaning paper and wipe the LCD screen
gently.
On cleaning the casing
Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft
cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a
mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of solvent such as the following which may
damage the finish.
•thinner
•benzine
•alcohol
•chemical cloth
•volatile material like an insecticide
Do not leave the case in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time