Important safety instructions

23SERVICING:

Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

24DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:

Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER.

c.If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions. Do not continue to adjust the controls. Improper adjustment of the controls may result in severe damage. If this occurs, it will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation.

e.If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

f.When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance.

25REPLACEMENT PARTS:

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

26SAFETY CHECK:

After the CAMCORDER has been serviced or repaired, ask the service technician to perform safety checks on the unit to confirm that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.

27To prevent damage which may result in a fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

28Before using the power supply with a 240V AC wall outlet, attach a plug adaptor that matches the design of local wall outlets to the power supply’s plug.