Precautions - Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 Guía De Operaciónes

Precautions

On use and care
Do not use or store the camcorder and
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accessories in the following locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
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Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct
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sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
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vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
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camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near AM receivers and video equipment.
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Noise may occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
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sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
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(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
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recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
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from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
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casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
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modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the camcorder turning off when you are
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not using your camcorder.
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
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example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
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lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
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such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
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pack.
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Keep metal contacts clean.
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If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
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Consult your local authorized Sony service
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facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
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your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
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plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a
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long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before
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storing it.
LCD screen
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
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screen, as it may cause damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
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residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of
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the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
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dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft
cloth to clean it.
On handling the casing
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
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with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
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finish:
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
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alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen
Handling the camcorder with above
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substances on your hands
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
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vinyl objects for a long period of time