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x How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put your camcorder
in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove
the bag when the air temperature inside the
plastic bag has reached the surrounding
temperature (after about one hour).
On the LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While you are using your camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
x To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (supplied) to
clean the LCD screen.
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.
x 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.
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your
camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.
2 Disconnect cables other than that of the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder, then remove
the disc and “Memory Stick Duo” from your
camcorder.
3 Touch t [SETUP] t
STANDARD SET t [CALIBRATION].
4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
a thin object such as a corner of
“Memory
Stick Duo
”.
The position of the “×” changes.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
• Do not use a sharp-pointed tool to calibrate the
LCD screen. Doing so may damage the surface
of the screen.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have
rotated it, or if you have set it with the LCD screen
side facing out.
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 and
insecticide.
– Handling with above substances on your hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
CALIBRATION
Touch the "x"
1/3
CANCEL
Maintenance and precautions (continued)