Sony HANDYCAM CX360V User Manual

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Precautions
On use and care
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 AM receivers and video equipment. 
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.
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 camcorder turning off 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 (lead).
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.
When not using your camcorder for a 
long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a 
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording 
and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before 
storing it.
LCD screen
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD 
screen, as it may cause damage.
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.
To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen 
dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft 
cloth to clean it.
To clean the projector lens (HDR-PJ10/
PJ30/PJ30V)
Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a 
cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft 
cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning 
cloth lightly dampened with water.
 Never use a solvent such as alcohol, benzene or 
thinner; acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent; or 
a chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage 
the lens surface.