Hitachi VM-2300A Instruction Manual page 2

Video camera/recorder
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER — SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
WARNING:
TO PREVENT
FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AN
AN
This symbol! warns the user that uninsulated voltage within
the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric
shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of con-
tact with any inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature con-
cerning the operation and maintenance
of this unit has
been included.
Therefore,
it should be read carefully in
order to avoid any problems.
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
MOISTURE
Moisture may occur if the video camera/recorder is
moved from a cold area to a warm humid area.
A
flashing " POWER" light indicates that moisture is on
the recorder mechanism, which could result in tape
damage.
When the "POWER" light is flashing the
unit will not operate.
When this happens, press the
"EJECT" button, remove the tape, and wait for the
moisture to dry ..... the. "POWER"
indicator will
stop flashing.
RECAUTIONS
No water, dust or sand
Be careful that no water, dust or sand enters the
camera/recorder.
The solid-state image sensor is basically immune to
direct sunlight or excessively bright objects,
but,
avoid prolonged exposure.
When you are not using the camera/recorder, switch
off the power and attach the lens cap.
When you shoot at a scene which contains an ex-
tremely bright object such as the sun or a light
source,
a bright vertical
bar may
appear
in the
picture.
Your camera/recorder is functioning properly, but
"POWER" Light
the solid-state pickup device (C.C.D) usually causes
this as an inherent characteristic.
Try to avoid shoot-
ing an excessive bright object directly.
Be sure
not to leave
it in a place where
the
temperature exceeds 120°F, or the pickup device may
be damaged.
Dangerous includes:
e Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct
sunshine.
e Near heating appliances.
Do not leave the viewfinder lens facing sunlight for
a prolonged period, or the phosphorescent surface of
the cathode ray tube may be damaged.

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