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Additional Information

Storage

If you do not intend to use the
camcorder for a long time, store it in a
place free of dust, in low humidity, and
at temperatures not higher than 30 °C.

Cleaning

Camcorder Body

• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the

camcorder body. Never use
chemically treated cloths or volatile
solvents such as paint thinner.

Pick Up Lens

• Remove any dust or dirt particles

using a non-aerosol type blower
brush. Never touch the pick up lens
directly to clean it.

Lens and Viewfinder

• If the lens surface is dirty, the

autofocus may not work properly.

• Remove any dust or dirt particles

using a non-aerosol type blower
brush.

• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth

to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder.
Never use tissue paper.

LCD Screen

• Clean the LCD screen using a clean,

soft lens-cleaning cloth.

• Condensation may form on the

surface of the screen when the
temperature changes suddenly. Wipe
it with a soft dry cloth.

Condensation

Moving the camcorder rapidly between
hot and cold temperatures may cause
condensation (water droplets) to form
on its internal surfaces. Stop using the
camcorder if condensation is detected.
Continued use may damage the
camcorder.

Condensation may form in the following
cases:

• When the camcorder is moved from

an air-conditioned room to a warm,
humid place

• When the camcorder is moved from a

cold place to a warm room

• When the camcorder is left in a humid

room

• When a cold room is heated rapidly

• Do not expose the camcorder to

sudden or extreme changes in
temperature.

• Unload the disc, place the camcorder

in an airtight plastic bag and let it
adjust to temperature changes slowly
before removing it from the bag.

• If a disc is loaded, remove the disc

immediately and leave the disc cover
open. Leaving the disc in the
camcorder may damage it.

• A disc cannot be loaded when

condensation is detected.

Maintenance/Others

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CONDENSATION

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