Sony DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual page 121

Maintenance information and precautions
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Precautions
Camcorder operation
• Operate >our camcorder on 7.2V (battery p ack)or _.4VIAL' power adaptorL
• For l)(_ or A(." operatioil, rise the accessories recoilllllellded ill [lliS oper_ltiug
i[lSII'uL lid.ms
• If any solid ohlect or liquid get reside the
casillg,
uophlg your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it an} lurlher.
• Avoid rough handling m" mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when you are not using your camcordel
• Do m.)t wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it.
Dnillg so
might cause heat to build up inside.
• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechm_ical vibra|ion.
• Do not touch the I.CD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
• If your cameorder is used in a cold place, a residual image ma} appear on the LCD
screen. This is not a malfuncti]m
• While using your camcorder, the back ot the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On handling tapes
• Do not insert an_ thing into the small holes on the rear ofthe cassette. These holes are
used tosense the type and thickness of the tape and it the recording tab is m or out.
• Do not open the tape protect cow, r or touch the tape
• Avoid touching ol damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with
a soft cloth.
Camcorder care
• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR
sections and play back a tape tor about 3 minutes ,/,,hen your camcorder is not to be
used for a long time.
',Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,
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 your camcorder. When you use your eamcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause
your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
AC power adaptor
• Unplug theunit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.
To disconnect the pojrver cord, pull it out by the plug, Never pull the power cord itself
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section, If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
• Always keep metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not apply rnechanical shock or drop the unit,
• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment, AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.