Read This First - Sony Handycam DCR-SX30E Operating Manual

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
CAUTION
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even
chemical burns. Observe the following
cautions.
Do not disassemble.
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Do not crush and do not expose the battery
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pack to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.
Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
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objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
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(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.
Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
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Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
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batteries.
Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
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genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
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children.
Keep the battery pack dry.
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Replace only with the same or equivalent type
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recommended by Sony.
Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
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described in the instructions.
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
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AC Adaptor
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
socket) immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC
power source (mains) is still supplied to
it while connected to the wall outlet (wall
socket) via the AC Adaptor.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS1362 (i.e., marked with
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach
the fuse cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
Notice for the customers in the countries
applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For
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