Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 Operating Manual page 4

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Lightning
For added protection for this _t during a ligbming
storm, or when it is lefi unattended and unused loz"
long periods ol tinle, unplug it fi'onl the wall
o/itlet and disconnect the antellna or cable system.
This will prc_ ent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
Safety Check
Upon completion ol any selMce or l_:pairs to tile
set, ask the _r_, ice technician to perlorm routine
saLcty checks (as specified by the manuhLcturer)
to detcrnline thai tile set is in salP operating
condition.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug tile set b'om tile wall outlet and rellrr
set, icing to qualified _rxice personnel under tile
Lollowing conditions:
When tile power cord or plug is damaged or
h'ayed.
11 liquid has been spilled or objects have fidlen
inlo lhe _t.
It the set has been exposed to rain or water.
It the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
If the set does not operate normally when
Rdlowing tile operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls tllat are specified in the
operating insmlctions, hnproper adjustment of
other controls may result in danlage and will
often rcquirc extensive work by it qualified
techniciiul to l_2SIore I]le SeI to llornltd operation.
When the set exlfibits a distinct change in
perlormance tills indicates a need lor selwice.
Servicing
Do nol attelnpt to serxice tile set yourself as
opening or rcnloving covers nlay expose you lo
dangerous voltage or ol]ler hazards.
Reler all selxicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement paris are required, be surc tile
service tccbnician bag used replacenlent parts
specified by tile inanul;_ctumr that have tile sanle
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric sbock, or other hazards,