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Precautions for Proper
Use
Storage and Usage Locations
o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity
Be sure to use this unit within the allowable
temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C and a relative
humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this unit at a
temperature or humidity outside the allowable
ranges could result not only in malfunction but
also serious impact on the CMOS elements as
small white spots may be generated. Please
exercise care during use.
o Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism
Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or
the colors may be incorrect if this unit is used
near a radio or television transmitting antenna,
in places where strong magnetic fields are
generated by transformers, motors, etc., or near
devices emitting radio waves, such as
transceivers or cellular phones.
o Use of wireless microphone near this unit
When a wireless microphone or wireless
microphone tuner is used near this unit during
recording, the tuner could pick up noise.
o Avoid using or placing this unit in the following
places.
Places subject to extreme heat or cold
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Places with excessive dirt or dust
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Places with high humidity or moisture
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Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near
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a cooking stove
Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable
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surfaces
In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a
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heater for long hours
o Do not place this unit at places that are subject
to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases
occur.
o Protect this unit from being splashed with water.
(Especially when shooting in the rain)
o Protect this unit from getting wet when shooting
on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may
adhere to the body. Be sure to clean the unit after
use.
o Protect this unit against penetration of dust
when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.
Transportation
o Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object
when transporting.
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Precautions for Proper Use
Power Saving
o When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the
[POWER ON/OFF] switch to "OFF" in order to
reduce power consumption.
Maintenance
o Turn off the power before performing any
maintenance.
o Wipe the external cabinet of the unit with a soft
cloth. Do not wipe the body with benzene or
thinner. Doing so may cause the surface to melt
or turn cloudy. When it is extremely dirty, soak
the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe
the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to
remove the detergent.
Rechargeable Battery (sold separately)
o Be sure to use only the specified batteries.
We do not guarantee the safety and
performance of this device if an unspecified
battery is used.
o For details, refer to the "INSTRUCTIONS" of the
battery.
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
o The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are
manufactured using high-precision technology.
Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and
viewfinder screen, or red, blue, and/or white
spots may not disappear. However, this is not a
malfunction and these spots are not recorded on
the SD card.
o If you use this unit continuously for a long period
of time, the characters displayed in the
viewfinder may temporarily remain on the
screen. This is not recorded on the SD card.
They will not appear after you turn the power off
and then on again.
o If you use this unit in a cold place, the images
may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not
a malfunction. Retained images are not
recorded on the SD card.
o Do not press against the surface with force or
subject it to strong impact. Doing so may
damage or break the screens.
o Noise may appear in the viewfinder when
switching between the live video and playback
images.
o Due to the characteristic of the viewfinder
display device, colors may appear on the
images when you blink your eyes. It does not
affect the recorded images or HDMI output.
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