Sharp TWINCAM VL-M6-SL Operation Manual page 5

PRECAUTIONS
USE & CARES
•After operation, remove the battery pack from
the unit.
• Do not aim the lens at the sun.
Do not point the camcorder lens at the sun
whether recording is in progress or not. Direct
sunl ight can make recording impossible, burn the
CCD image_ sensor, and damage the camcorder
beyond repair. Be particularly careful when
recording outside.
•When shooting in dark places, avoid sudden
brightly lit objects or light sources, such as the
sun. Otherwise, the image may white out. Should
this happen, point the camera in a different
direction until the picture returns to normal.
•Do not aim the viewfinder eyepiece at the sun.
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•Avoid magnetic sources.
Using the camcorder near strong fluorescent
lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic
sources may adversely affect recorded images.
•Do not use the camcorder while it is lying on
its side. The tape may not wind properly and
may jam.
• Remember to remove the cassette tape, turn
off the power,and remove the battery pack
when the camcorder is not in use.
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•Avoid shocks and dropping.
Do not drop or otherwise subject the camcorder
to hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or
striking the unit d uring recording will generate
noise in the recorded image.
•Watch the temperature and humidity.
You can use your camcorder at 0°c to +40°C,
and at 35% to 80% relative humidity. Do not
store the unit in an unventilated car in the
summer, in direct sunlight, or near strong heat
sources; this can result in severe damage to
the unit's casing and circuitry . Be careful when
handling the unit after it has been left in a hot
place, such as the ones described above. The
strap buckles and other metal components may
become hot to touch.
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•Avoid situaticms where water, sand, dust or
other foreign matter could get on or inside
the camcorder. Such substances could cause
malfunctions.
Do not use your camcorder in areas with exces­
sive smoke or steam .
Do not leave your camcorder in areas with exces­
sive d ust or moisture.
Such environments can cause m ildew to form on
this u n it's lenses. Be sure to provide ample venti­
lation.
•Some small, portable tripods may be difficult
to attach and may not be sturdy enough to
support your camcorder. Be sure to use only a
strong, stable tripod.
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