Precautions - Sony Handycam DCR-SR42 Operating Manual

Precautions
Onuseandcare
• Do not use or store lhe calncorder and accessories
in tile lollowing locations:
Anywllere extrcnlely hot, cold or lmnlid. Never
leave them exposedtotcnlperat ures above 60°C
(140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near
beater, or in a car parked in tile sun, They may
ulalfilnclJoll or becollle deR)ru'_ed+
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration, The camcorder may nlalhlnction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. Tile
camcorder nlay not be able to record properly.
Near AM receivers and vide() equipment. Noise
inay occur,
OI1 a sandy beach or anywhere
dusly.
If sand or
dust gets in your camcorder, il lnay
malfimctkm. Solnelimes Ibis nlalhlnction
cannot be repaired.
Near windows or ouldoors, where the LCD
screen or the lens lnay be exposed to direct
sunlight. This danlages the inside of file LCD
screen,
• Operate your calncorder on DC 6,g V/7.2 V
(bauel T pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor),
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
rccoumlended in these operating insm/ctions.
• Do not let your cumcorder get wet, R)r exanlple,
}]()nlrail1 or sea wal el', lfyour camcorder gets wet,
it nlay malflmction. Sometimes this malhlnction
cannot be repaired.
• lfa W solid object or liquid gets inside the casing,
unplug your calncorder and have it checked by a
Sony dealer berlin operating it any timber.
• Av old rough handling, disassembling, nlodilying.
pllysical sllock, or itnpact sucll
aS balnnlering,
dropping or stepping on tile product. Be
particularly cureflll of tile lens.
• Keep file POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not
using your
CalllCorder,
• Do not wrup your canlcorder with a towel, lot
exanlple, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting tile power cord, pull il by lhe
plug and not tile cord.
• Do not damage the power cord such as by placing
anytlling heavy on il,
• Kce I) mela] colllacls clean.
• Keep file Remote Colnmander and button-type
battery o111of childmn+s roach. 11file battc W is
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
inmledialely (DCR-SR621SRg2/SR200/SR300),
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
consult your local authorized Sony service
Iacility.
wash oil any lk]uid lbal nlay have contacted
your skin,
if any liqukl gets in your eyes, wash with plenty
of water and COllsulI a doctor.
When notusing your¢amcorderfor a long
time
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back or recording inlages Ior about 3
ndnules,
• Use up tile battery pack conlpletely bekwe storing
it.
LCDscreen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on file LCD
screen, as d may cause danlage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual inlage nlay appear on the LCD semen,
This is not a umlfimclion,
• While using your canlcorde r,tile back of the LCD
screen nlay heal up. This is not a tnalfimctkm.
M TocleantheLCDscreen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screett
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth
to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning
Kit/optional), do nut apply the cleaning
liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use
cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
Onhandling thecasing
• If tile casing is soiled, clean tile canlcorder body
with a soil cloth lightly moistened wit h water, and
tllen wipe tile casing with a dry soil cloth.
• Avoid the lollowing to avoid damage to the finish:
Using cllenlicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcollol, clle nlical clotlls, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
Handling the canlcorder with above substances
on your
bands,
Leaving the cusing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects lot a long period of time.
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