Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV107E Service Manual page 34

CCD-TRV107E/TRV108E/TRV208E/TRV408E
Maintenance information and
precautions
Precautions
Camcorder operation
•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack)
or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
•If any solid object or liquid get inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be
particularly careful with the lens.
•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
•Keep your camcorder away from strong
magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Noise
may occur on images.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers
or a sharp-pointed object.
•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
•While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
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Maintenance information and
precautions
AC power adaptor
•Unplug the unit from a wall socket when you
are not using the unit for a long time. To
disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the mains lead itself.
•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or
if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
•Do not bend the mains lead forcibly, or place a
heavy object on it. This will damage the cord
and may cause fire or electrical shock.
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into
contact with the metal parts of the connecting
section. If this happens, a short may occur and
the unit may be damaged.
•Always keep metal contacts clean.
•Do not disassemble the unit.
•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the
unit.
•While the unit is in use, particularly during
charging, keep it away from AM receivers and
video equipment. AM receivers and video
equipment disturb AM reception and video
operation.
•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not
a malfunction.
•Do not place the unit in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating
About care and storage of the lens
•Wipe the surface of the lens with a soft cloth in
the following instances.
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is used in environments
susceptible to salt such as the seaside
•Store the lens in a well-ventilated location
subject to little dirt or dust.
To prevent mold from growing on the lens,
periodically perform the above.
We recommend turning on and operating your
camcorder at least once per month to keep your
camcorder in an optimum state for a long time.
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Maintenance information and
precautions
Built-in light
•Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is
turned on as it may damage the bulb or shorten
the life of the bulb.
•Do not leave the built-in light on while it is
resting on or against something; it may cause a
fire or damage the built-in light.
On handling tapes
Do not insert anything into the small holes on the
rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense
the type and thickness of the tape and if the
recording tab is in or out.
Camcorder care
•Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the
power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER
sections and play back a tape for about 5
minutes when your camcorder is not to be used
for a long time.
•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust.
If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove
them with a soft cloth.
•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth,
or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
solvent which may damage the finish.
•Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When
you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in
a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust.
Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to
malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
Maintenance information and
precautions
Battery pack
•Use only the specified charger or video
equipment for the charging function.
•To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not
allow metal objects to come into contact with
the battery terminals.
•Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in
the sun or under direct sunlight.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•Do not expose the battery pack to any
mechanical shock.
•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery
pack.
•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment
securely.
•Charging while some capacity remains does not
affect the original battery capacity.
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