Sony HANDYCAM DCR-SX21 Operating Manual page 52

vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
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camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near AM receivers and video equipment.
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Noise may occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
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sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
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screen or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the inside of the LCD
screen.
Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
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(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
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recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
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from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
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casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
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modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the camcorder turning off when you are
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not using your camcorder.
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
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example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
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lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
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such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
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pack.
Keep metal contacts clean.
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If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
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Consult your local authorized Sony service
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facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
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your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
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plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a
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long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before
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storing it.
LCD screen
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
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screen, as it may cause damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
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residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of
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the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
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dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use
cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
To clean the projector lens (DCR-PJ5)
Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a
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cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft
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cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning
cloth lightly dampened with water.
Never use a solvent such as alcohol, benzene or
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thinner; acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent; or
a chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage
the lens surface.
On handling the casing
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
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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
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finish:
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
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alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide