Sony HDR-CX12 - Manual (Page 100)

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Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
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Near strong radio waves or radiation.
The camcorder may not be able to record
properly.
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Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
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On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
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Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.
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Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
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For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
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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.
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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.
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Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
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Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
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Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
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When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
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Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
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Keep metal contacts clean.
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Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery
is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
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If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
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Consult your local authorized Sony service
facility
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Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin
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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
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Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back or recording images for about 3
minutes.
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Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from
a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder. This may
cause a malfunction to your camcorder.
If moisture condensation has
occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour
without turning it on.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you
use your camcorder in a humid place as
follows:
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You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into
a place warmed up by a heating device.
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You bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
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You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
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You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.
How to prevent moisture
condensation
When you bring your camcorder from
a cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it
tightly. Remove the bag when the air
temperature inside the plastic bag has
reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).
LCD screen
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Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
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If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
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