Hitachi DZ-HS500SW User Manual

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Cautions When Storing
Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is 
very high for a long period of time:
The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave 
the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be 
damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a 
heater.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high 
or in a dusty place:
Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high, 
the lens could be mouldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is 
recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing 
it in a closet, etc.
Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong 
magnetism or intense vibrations:
This could cause malfunctions.
Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place:
Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
Suggestions and Restrictions
Make a trial recording:
Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal. 
The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/
recorder cannot be restored.
It is recommended that you use the HDD  from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial 
recording.
Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:
This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.
Copyright:
Data recorded on the HDD/disc/card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/
analogue media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without 
permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is 
restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.