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Before you begin
Using this manual
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the digital camcorder are
shown in capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to ON.
As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your
operation.
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Precautions on digital camcorder care
• Do not let sand get into the digital camcorder. When you use the digital
camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust.
Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
• Do not let the digital camcorder get wet. Keep the digital camcorder away from
rain and sea water. Letting the digital camcorder get wet may cause the unit to
malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [b].
• Never leave the digital camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F ),
such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [c].
[b] [c]
[a]
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if
recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of
the digital camcorder, video tape, etc.