Sony HDR-TD30 User Manual

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About handling of 
your camcorder
On use and care
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed 
or waterproofed.
Do not hold the camcorder by the following 
parts.
Shoe cover
Built-in USB Cable
Battery pack
LCD Screen
Jack cover
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause 
your camcorder to malfunction. Take images 
of the sun only in low light conditions, such as 
at dusk.
Use the camcorder in accordance with local 
regulations.
Do not use or store the camcorder and 
accessories in the following locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. 
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 
deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical 
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The 
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio. 
Noise may occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. 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, or the lens may be exposed to direct 
sunlight. This damages 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, for example, 
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder 
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this 
malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the 
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it 
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it 
any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, 
modifying, physical shock, or impact such 
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the 
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the LCD screen closed 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.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains 
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) 
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery 
pack.
Keep metal contacts clean.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
Consult your local authorized Sony service 
facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted 
your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with 
plenty of water and consult a doctor.