Precautions - Hitachi VM-3700A Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS
Thank you for choosing the
convenience please read these simple instructions before operating your
camera/recorder.
PRECAUTIONS
Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered
by our warranty.
Be careful that no water, dust, or sand enters the camera/recorder.
When you are not using the camera/recorder, switch off the power and attach the lens
cap.
When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as the the
sun or a light source, a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture.
Your camera/recorder is functioning properly, but the solid-state pickup device (CCD)
usually causes this as an inherent characteristic. Try to avoid shooting an excessive
bright object directly.
Be sure not to leave it in a place where the temperature exceeds 120º F (49º C), or
the pickup device may be damaged.
Dangerous includes:
• Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine.
• Near heating appliances.
Do not point the electronic viewfinder to direct sunlight; it could damage the
viewfinder.
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made by highly precise technology. More
than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.01%)
may appear as coloured bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel
stretches the limits of current technology.
video camera/recorder. For maximum pleasure and
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