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chapter 1_Before You Begin
Do not use the DVD camera/recorder near corrosive gas:
Using it in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline and diesel
engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode the battery con-
necting terminals, which could result in loss of power.
Do not use the DVD camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:
With some water in humidifier, calcium and others dissolved in water could scatter in
the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD camera/
recorder, which could cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not expose the DVD camera/recorder to insecticide:
Insecticide entering the DVD camera/recorder could dirty the optical head, and the
DVD camera/recorder may not operate normally. Turn the DVD camera/recorder
off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Do not look into the inside of DVD-RAM drive:
The DVD-RAM drive uses laser light to read and write data. If you look into the inside of
DVD-RAM drive when removing disc cartridge, etc., laser light could damage your eyes.
Be careful of moisture condensation:
When you move the DVD camera/recorder between places where the difference in
temperatures is great, such as entering a lodge from a ski slope, or going out of a
cooled room or vehicle, condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water drop-
lets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD camera/recorder. If condensa-
tion occurs, do not open the cover of disc insertion block if possible. If condensa-
tion occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a dry cloth. Even if the external surface of
the DVD camera/recorder has dried, condensation may remain inside. Turn the
DVD camera/recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1-2 hours before
using it again.
Do not use the DVD camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:
• This DVD camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording
and playback. Do not use it for an extended time continuously, e.g., as a sur-
veillance camera/monitor.
• If you use the DVD camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time, the
temperature of DVD camera/recorder may exceed the limit and the recording/
playback operation could be slowed down. If this occurs, turn it off and wait for
a while before using it again.
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