Using The Camcorder Abroad - Canon DC410 Instruction Manual

Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between
hot and cold temperatures may cause
condensation (water droplets) to form
on its internal surfaces. Stop using the
camcorder if condensation is detected.
Continued use may damage the
camcorder.
Condensation may form in the following
cases:
• When the camcorder is moved quickly
from cold to warm places
• When the camcorder is left in a humid
room
• When a cold room is heated rapidly
T
O AVOID CONDENSATION
• Do not expose the camcorder to
sudden or extreme changes in
temperature.
• Remove the disc and memory card
and the camcorder in an airtight
plastic bag. Let the camcorder adjust
to temperature changes slowly before
removing it from the bag.
W
HEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED
• If a disc is loaded, remove the disc
immediately and leave the disc cover
open. Leaving the disc in the
camcorder may damage it.
• A disc cannot be loaded when
condensation is detected.
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ESUMING USE
The precise time required for water
droplets to evaporate will vary
depending on the location and weather
conditions. As a general rule, wait for
2 hours before resuming use of the
camcorder.

Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power Sources
You can use the compact power adapter
to operate the camcorder and charge
battery packs in any country with power
supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/
60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center
for information on plug adapters for
overseas use.
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings
on TVs compatible with the PAL system.
PAL (or the compatible SECAM system)
is used in the following regions/
countries:
Europe:
All of Europe and Russia.
Americas:
Only in Argentina, Brazil,
Uruguay and French territories (French
Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, etc.)
Asia:
Most of Asia (except in Japan, the
Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and
Africa:
Myanmar).
Australia/Oceania:
African islands.
Australia, New Zealand, Papua New
Guinea; most Pacific islands (except for
Micronesia, Samoa, Tonga and US
territories like Guam and American
Samoa).
Additional Information
All of Africa and
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