Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, [)lease read the safety information and
precautions contained in tile following [)agesto ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
° All major sections and subsections are listed ill the Table Of ( r)ntents (_z_ pg. 7).
• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you.,.
.... refer to "(r)ntrols, Indications and Connectors" (_T_ pg. 74 79) and t\lmiliarize yourself with button
hlcatir)ns, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on [)ages 80 81 before use. ]
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
warning on lithium cell battery (for remote
control unit)
The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100X or
incinerate.
Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electronic), Sanyo or Sony CR2025;
use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
m Dispose of used battery properly.
m Keep away from children.
! Do nrlt disassemble and dr! not dispose of in
fire.
CAUTION (applies to the AC Charger Station):
TC) REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
DO NOT REMOVE (OVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVI( EABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFERSERVI( ING
TO QUALIFIED SERVI( E
PERSONNEL
CAUTIONS:
m To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
m When you are not using the AC (harger
Station for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect tile power
cord from A( outlet.
NOTES:
• Tile rating plate (_erial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bott+;m and/or tile
back of tile main unit.
• The rating, plate (_erial number plate) of the
AC (har_er Statiorl is orl it_ bottom.
This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playbacl< with a television of a different
sta nda rd. H owevel_ live recording and
viewfinder playbacl< are possible anywhere.
Use the BN-V607U or BN-V61SU battery pacl<
and, to recharge it, the provided muhi-vohage
AC ( harger Station AA-V60EG. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.