Precautions - Sony Handycam DCR-SX83 Operating Manual

Precautions
• The camcorder is unsteady Hold the camcorder
steady with both hands. However, note that
the camera shake warning indicator does not
disappear.
• The recording media is fl.fll.Delete unnecessary
images (p. 30).
• Photos cannot be recorded during processing.
\\Vait/;or a while, then record.
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the fbllowing locations:
- Anywhere extremely hot, cold or hmnid.
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 malfimction or become
defbrmed.
- Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
- Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
- Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
- On a sandy beach or an3_vhere dusty If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfl.mction. Sometimes this malfimction
cannot be repaired.
- Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen or the lens rnwbe exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the inside of the LCD
screen.
• Operate your camcorder 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
reconnnended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, lbr example,
fl'om 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
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer befbre operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hannnering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the camcorder turning offwhen you are
not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, lbr
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
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