Precautions - Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 Operating Manual

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On use and care
• Do llOl uqe or store the C_llllCOrder _llld
accessories in the lonowing locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Ne_er le_l\e them exposed to leulpel'alures
abme 6t)°C (140°F), such as under direct
sunlighb near heaters or ill a car parked in tile
sun. riley nlay nla]l/lllCtion or become
de%rmed.
Near strong magnelic fields or mechanical
vibration. Tile camcorder may malhmction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. Tile
calncorder may not be able to record properly.
Near AM receivers and video equipment,
Noise lnay occ/ir.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dusI gets ill your calncorder, it may
malflmction. Solnefimes this nlalhmction
cannot be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors, where file LCD
screen, the view finder or tile lens may be
exposed to direct sunlighL This danlages the
inside of the LCD screen or tile viewlinder.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(bauely pack) or DC 8.4 V/AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
ix:conmlended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, k)r example,
[ionl rain or sea waler. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malflmction. Sonletimes this
nlalfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid (q_iect or lktukl gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer belore operating it
any flmher.
• Avoid rough handling, disas_mbling,
nlodilying, physical shock, or impact such as
hamlnering, dropping or stepping on the
producl. Be particuhu'ly careful of tile lens.
• Keep the POWER swilch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your canlcorder with a towel, lor
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
leg_d), pun it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
• Kee I) nletal conlacts clean.
• Keep tile Remote Conmlander and buuon-type
battery (1111of children's reach. It the barrel T is
accidentally swanowed, consult a doctor
inmlediately.
• If the battery electrolytic liqukl has leaked:
Consult your local authorized Sony selxice
lacilily.
Wash oil any liquid thai nlay have conlacled
your skin.
If any liqukl gets in your eyes, wash with
plenly of walcr and consull a doclor.
N Whennot using yourcamcorder fora
longtime
• Periodically turn it on and lel il lun such as by
playing back or recording itmtges lor about 3
nlinules,
• Use up the baltery pack completely bek)re
storing it,
LCDscreen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause danlage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual inlage nlay appear on the LCD semen.
This is nol a u/alfimclion,
• While using your calncorder, the back of the
LCD semen nlay heal 1117. This is not a
nlallhnction.
N To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended yuu use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
Onhandling thecasing
• If file casing is soiled, clean tile canlcorder hody
with a soft cloth lightly nloistened with water,
and then wipe tile casing with a dry soil cloth,
• A_oid tile tonowing lo avoid damage to lhe
linish:
Using chenliclds such as thinner, benzine.
alcohol, chenlical cloths, repellenl, inseclicide
and sunscreen
Handling the camcorder with above
subslances on your hands