Notices and Safety InstructionsNotices with Recording or Playback by using LCDENGLISH71) The LCD monitor is manufactured by using high precisiontechnology. However, there may be some tiny specks (red,blue or green in color) that appear on the LCD monitor.These specks are normal and do not affect the recordedpicture in any way.2) When using the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,it may be difficult to view. If this occurs, use the viewfinder.3) The LCD monitor's OSD is turned off when the LCD isplaced in the forward direction.✤ To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is left inSTANDBY mode without operation for more than 5 minutes.5 minutes off timer in STANDBY mode✤ It is very important to adjust the hand strap for betterrecording. (see page 20)✤ Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly,the buckle may be damaged.Notices regarding the hand strap✤ To ensure normal recording and clear picture, clean the video heads. When playing back the pictures,if they are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. If this happens, clean the video headswith a dry type cassette cleaner.✤ Do not use a wet type cassette cleaner. It may damage the video heads. (see page 61)Notices regarding video head cleaning