About Handling Of Your Unit - Sony HXR-IFR5 Operating Manual

About handling of your unit

On use and care
The unit is not dustproof, dripproof or
waterproof.
• Do not use or store the unit and accessories in
the following locations.
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. 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 deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The unit may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The unit
may not be able to record properly.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your unit, the unit may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen may be exposed to direct sunlight. This
damages the LCD screen.
– Anywhere very humid.
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your unit get wet, for example, from
rain or sea water. If your unit gets wet, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your unit and have it checked by
a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.
• Keep the POWER ON/OFF switch set to OFF
when you are not using your unit.
• Do not wrap your unit with a towel, for
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 lead.
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
x When not using your unit for a long
time
• Remove the battery pack before storing the unit
for a long time.
LCD screen
• If your unit is used in a cold place, a residual
clip may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a
malfunction.
Casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the unit body with a
soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then
wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to prevent damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
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