Sony CCD-TR315/TR416 Operating Instructions Manual page 60

Maintenance information and precautions
Precautions
Camcorder operation
•Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual.
•Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have
it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
•Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when not using the camcorder.
•Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally.
•Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
Built-in light
– CCD-TR516 only
•Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb
or shorten the life of the bulb.
•Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may
cause a fire or damage the built-in light.
On handling tapes
Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are
used to sense the type of tape, thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
Camcorder care
•When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, remove the tape. Periodically
operate the camcorder both in CAMERA and PLAYER modes and play back a tape for
about 3 minutes.
•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on it, remove
them with a soft cloth.
•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 which may damage the
finish.
•Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust with some protector such as
Sony sports pack. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
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