Philips VKR 9010 - Manual (Page 5)

Keep the S-VHS-C Camcorder away from only smoke
and steam.
Protect the S-VHS-C Camcorder from humidity and
dust.
Surrounding conditions:
Use the S-VHS-C Camcorder under conditions where
the temperatures are between 0°C and 40°C and
where the humidity is between 20% and 80%. To
avoid deformation of the outer case or other
damaged, do not leave it exposed to direct sunlight
for any length of time, also never leave it in a closed
automobile.
Keep the S-VHS-C Camcorder away from heaters.
Keep the S-VHS-C Camcorder away from TV sets:
Do not place the S-VHS-C Camcorder near a TV set
because it might impair the picture and sound quality
of the recorded tape, and/or adversely. Affect the
performance of the S-VHS-C Camcorder.
Keep magnets away:
Never bring a magnet or magnetized object such as
fluorescent lamps, motors, electric clocks and battery
operated toys etc. close to the S-VHS-C Camcorder
because this could adversely affect its performance.
Keep the S-VHS-C Camcorder away from areas with
strong electric fields:
The picture may become distorted, when the S-VHS-C
Camcorder is used in places with strong electric
fields, such as near TV or radio antennas.
Never put any object inside:
Never insert any object other than a video cassette
into the S-VHS-C Camcorder. If any object is dropped
into it or if any liquid is spilled into it, consult qualified
service personnel. Operating it with some foreign
matter inside may cause fire or electric shock.
No fingers inside:
Touching internal parts of the S-VHS-C Camcorder is
dangerous and may cause serious damage to the
S-VHS-C Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble it.
For internal inspection, adjustment or repairs, consult
qualified service personnel.
Handle with care:
Never drop the S-VHS-C Camcorder or expose it to
strong physical shocks. Shocks during use may result
in abnormal operation and performance.
Appearance of smear distortion:
Smear distortion is a peculiar characteristic of the
CCD device. It appears as a bright vertical stripe on
the screen when the S-VHS-C Camcorder is aimed at
spot lights or other bright lights and light reflecting
objects. To avoid this problem, make sure not to aim
the S-VHS-C Camcorder at such strong light sources
during shooting.
Cover the lens with the cap after shooting.
Keep the S-VHS-C Camcorder away from strong light:
Do not expose the S-VHS-C Camcorder to strong light,
because the heat from it may cause deformation or
other damage.
When the S-VHS-C Camcorder is not being used:
Remove the video cassette and turn the S-VHS-C
Camcorder off with the POWER switch.
Keep insecticide spray away:
Never spray things like insecticide on the lens and
body of the S-VHS-C Camcorder. Also, never leave
rubber or vinyl objects in contact with any part of it for
a long time, because the colour might change and the
body surface might be damaged.
Never place the S-VHS-C Camcorder with the cassette
compartment side facing down:
Never use the S-VHS-C Camcorder with the cassette
compartment facing down as this might cause uneven
winding and slacking of the tape.
Cleaning the S-VHS-C Camcorder:
• The body of the S-VHS-C Camcorder is made of
plastic materials. Never use benzine, thinner or
other chemicals for cleaning, because the colour
might be changed and the case surface might be
damaged.
• Wipe the case and operation panel with a soft,
clean cloth. For persistent stains, use a cloth
moistened with mild detergent and water, and then
wipe with a dry cloth.
• Clean the lens only with a blower brush (used for
photo cameras) or a special lens cleaning tissue
(used for glasses and cameras).