Sony DCR-TRV10 - Manual (Page 121)

Maintenance information and precautions IV
Precautions
Camcorder operation
• Oporato your cumcordcr on 7.2 V (b<ittor\' p.iik) or 8.4 \’ (AC powor <id,iptor).
• For nC or ,<\C oponition, iiso tho accessories recommended in this operating
instructions.
• If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug vour camcorder and ha\ e it
checked b\’ a Sony dealer before operating it an\ further.
• A\ oid rough handling or mechanical shock. 13e particularly caretul of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to 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.
• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical yibration.
• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
• If your camcorder is useci in a cold place, a residual image ma\ appear on the LCD
screen. This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat tip. This is not a
malfunction.
On handling tapes
• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are
used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
• Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.
• Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remo\ e dust, clean the terminals with
a soft cloth.
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Camcorder care
• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR
sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes w'hen your camcorder is not to be
used for a long time.
• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove ciust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,
remove them with a soft cloth.
• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the
finish.
• Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause
your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
AC power adaptor
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.
To disconnect the pojver cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
• Always keep metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it aw'ay from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.