About Handling Of Your Camcorder - Sony HANDYCAM DCR-DVD610 Operating Manual

Onuseandcare
• Do not use or store tile camcorder and
accessories in tile Mlowing locations:
AnywhelV cxtrclncly hot, cold, or tmmkl.
Never leave them exposed to temp+:raturt_s
above 60 °C (140 °F). such as under direct
sunlight, near beaters or in a car parked in the
sun. They nlay nlalfimction or become
delormed.
Near strong nlagnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcoMer may mallhnctkm.
Near strong radii) waves or radiation.
Tile CUll/corder may llOt be able to record
properly.
Near AM rcceivcrs and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
On a sandy beach or ally wllerc dusty. If sand
or dust gets ill your canlcorder, it nlay
nlallhnction. Sonlctimes this umlflmctkm
cannot be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or tile LCD scr_n.
• Operate your camcoMer 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
rccomlncnded in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, lor exanlple.
l]onl rain or sea _.¥att2r+ If your calncorder gets
wet, it nlay malfllnction, Sonletinles this
mallunction cannot be repaired.
• If ally solid
object
or liquid gets inside tile
casing, unplug your canlcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer belinc operating it
any further.
• Avoid rougll handling, disassmnbling,
modilying, physical shock, or impact such as
hamnlering, dropping or stepping on the
product, Be particularly carclill of tile lens.
• Kcep the POWER switcll setting to OFF (CHG)
when you arc not using your canlcorder,
• Do not wrap your camcorder wittl a towel, lbr
example, and operate it. Doing so nlight cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting tile power cord 0nains
lead), pull it by tile plug and not tile cord.
• Do not damage tile power cord (lnains lead)
such a,sby placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• Keep tile Remote Comnlander and button-type
bauery out of children's reach. If the battery is
accidentally swallowed, consuh a doclvlr
immediately (DCR-DVD710/DVD810).
• If tile battery electrolytic liquid llas leaked:
consuh your local authorized Sony _l'cice
lacility.
wash oflany liquid that nlay have contacted
your skin.
if any lktuid gets in your eyes, wash witll
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
I When notusing yourcamcorder fora
longtime
• Pcriodically mln it on and let it lun sucll +is by
pl_,ying back or recoMing images lor about 3
minutes.
• Remove a disc lionl your camcorder+
• Use up tile bauery pack completely belbrc
sloring it.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, ou the
surface of the disc. or on the pickup lens.
This tnW cause a malfimction to your
camcorder.
N It moisture condensationhas occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour
without turning it on.
N Noteonmoisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use
your camcorder in a humid place as
follows:
• You bring your calncorder li'onl a ski slope into
a place warmed up by a beating device.
• You bring your camcorder l)+onl an air
conditioned car or roonl into a hot place outside.
• You use your canlcorder
aller
a squall or a
shower.
• You use your canlcorder in a llot and humid
place.
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