Additional Information; Precautions - Sony Handycam HDR-CX12 Operating Manual

Additional Information

Precautions

On use and care
Do not use or store the camcorder and
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accessories in the following locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
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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
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vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation.
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The camcorder may not be able to record
properly.
Near AM receivers and video equipment.
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Noise may occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
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sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
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screen or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the inside of the LCD
screen.
Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
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(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
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recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
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from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
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casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any
further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
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modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
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when you are not using your camcorder.
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
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example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
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lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
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such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Keep metal contacts clean.
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Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
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battery out of children's reach. If the battery
is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
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Consult your local authorized Sony service
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facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
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your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
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plenty of water and consult a doctor.
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When not using your camcorder for
a long time
Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by
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playing back or recording images for about 3
minutes.
Use up the battery pack completely before
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storing it.
LCD screen
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
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screen, as it may cause damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
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residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of
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the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
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To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you 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.
On handling the casing
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
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with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
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finish:
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
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alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen
Handling the camcorder with above
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substances on your hands
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
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vinyl objects for a long period of time