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•  If you use the Camcorder for a long period of 

time, the internal temperature increases and, 
consequently, this may cause malfunction.

•  This Camcorder is not intended for business use.

•  Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or 

Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and 
removing the Cassette.)

•  If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, 

the camera body may be deformed and the surface 
finish may peel off.

•  Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact 

with the Camcorder for a long period of time.

•  The Camcorder body may be deformed and the 

surface finish may peel off.

•  Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the 

AC Cable from the AC Jack.

•  Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth. To remove 

stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in 
a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish 
wiping with a dry cloth.

•  For storing or transporting the Camcorder, place it in 

a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent 
the coating on the camera body from being worn.

•  If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder, the tape 

sags and deteriorates.

•  If the Battery is left on the Camcorder for a long time, 

the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will 
not function even after it is recharged.

„ About  AC Adaptor

• If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or 

extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue 
flashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After 
the temperature of the Battery has decreased or 
increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. 
If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after 
the Battery temperature has decreased or increased 
sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. 
In this case, please contact a dealer.

•  If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time 

than normal.

•  If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio 

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 
3 feet (1 meter) or more away from radio.

•  When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate 

whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

•  After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from 

the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a minute 
amount of current is consumed.)

•  Always keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and 

Battery clean.

„ Condensation

If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation 
occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation 
Indication [ 

 ] (yellow or red) blinks on the 

Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor and the messages 
[

DEW DETECT] or [

EJECT TAPE] (only when 

the tape is inserted) appear. In this case, follow the 
procedure below.

Dew is slightly adhering to the head or the tape.

Dew has adhered to the head or the tape.

•  It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette 

Holder. This is not a malfunction.

•  You cannot use the Tape Recording/Playback 

Mode. Leave the Camcorder for about 
30 minutes.

•  However, you can use the Card Recording 

Mode or Picture Playback Mode when the 
cassette is not inserted.

•  The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 

1 minute and then the Camcorder automatically 
turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.

Especially in cold conditions, dew may be frozen. 
In this case, it may take more time before the 
condensation indication disappears.

•  The condensation indication may not appear 

depending on circumstances. When condensation 
occurs on the lens or the Camcorder, it also may 
occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the 
Cassette Compartment Cover.

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the 
Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When 
the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient 
temperature, the fog disappears naturally.