Precautions - Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 Operating Manual

Precautions
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the fbllowing locations:
- Anywhere extremely hot, cold or hmnid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
defbrmed.
- Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malftmction.
- Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properl}c
- Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
- On a sandy beach or anFwhere dust}c If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
- Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
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
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, fbr example,
fl'om rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfimction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug },our camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer befbre operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hanunering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not
using },our camcorder.
• Do not wrap },our camcorder with a towel, fbr
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything hea,,T on it.
• Do not use a deibrmed or damaged battery
pack.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
- Consult }Tourlocal authorized Sony service
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- \\_sh off any liquid that may have contacted
},our skin.
- If any liquid gets in },our eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• To keep your camcorder in optimum state fbr a
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 befbre
storing it.
LCD
screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfimction.
• While using },our camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfimction.
To clean the LCD screen
• If fingerprints or dust make the L('D screen
dirty, it is reconuuended 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.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the fbllowing to avoid damage to the
finish:
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