Sony Handycam HDR-CX560 Operating Manual page 69

Precautions
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 malfunction or become
defbrmed.
- Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malftmction.
- Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properl3c
- Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
- On a sandy beach or anFwhere dust3c If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
- Near windows or outdoors, where the
LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR CX700/
CX700V) or the lens may be exposed to
direct sunlight. This damages the inside of
the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) or 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
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, fbr example,
fl'om rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfimction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug },our 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 hanunering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the camcorder turning offwhen you are
not using ?Tour camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything hea,,T on it.
• Do not use a ddormed or damaged battery
pack.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
- Consult your local authorized Sony service
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- \\_sh off any liquid that may have contacted
},our skin.
- If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• To keep your camcorder in optimum state fbr a
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
• Use up the battery pack completely befbre
storing it.
LCD
screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfimction.
• While using },our camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfimction.
To clean the LCD screen
• If fingerprints or dust make the L('D screen
dirty, it is reconuuended that you use a soft
cloth to clean it.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the fbllowing to avoid damage to the
finish:
- Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen
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