160EAdditionalInformationMaintenanceAvoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment.• Do not take the camcorder into a humid room.Avoid sudden changes in temperature.• If you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, condensationmay form on the lens and internal parts ( 163).Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources.• Never point it at the sun, and do not leave it aimed at a bright subject.• Be especially careful when leaving the camcorder on a tripod.Avoid magnetic or electric fields.• Do not use the camcorder close to TV transmitters, portablecommunication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation.They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage thecamcorder.Do not expose the camcorder to water.• The camcorder is not waterproof. If water, mud or salt (seawater) getsinside the camcorder or cassette, it may lead to damage.• Cover the camcorder when you are recording in rain or mist.• There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camcorder —contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible.Do not expose the camcorder to dust or sand.• Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. If dust or sandgets inside the camcorder or cassette, it may lead to damage.• Sand and dust can damage the lens — be especially careful on windy days.Always attach the lens cap after use.Handle the camcorder gently.• Vibration or shock can cause damage.• Do not use the viewfinder or LCD panel as a carrying handle.Do not disassemble the camcorder.• This is very dangerous as there is a risk of electric shock — if the camcorderdoes not function properly, take it to qualified service personnel.Cautions
