Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between
hot and cold temperatures may cause
condensation (water droplets) to form
on its internal surfaces. Stop using the
camcorder if condensation
is
detected.
Continued use may damage the
camcorder.
Condensation
may
form
in
the
following
cases:
• When the camcorder is moved quickly
from cold
to
warm places
• When the camcorder
is
left
in
a humid
room
• When a cold room is heated rapidly
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To
AVOID
CONDENSATION
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• Do not expose the camcorder to
sudden
or
extreme changes
in
temperature.
• Remove the disc and memory card
and the camcorder
in
an
airtight
plastic bag. Let the camcorder adjust
to
temperature changes slowly before
removing it from the bag.
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WHEN
CONDENSATION
IS
DETECTED
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• If a disc is loaded, remove the disc
immediately and leave the disc cover
open. Leaving the disc
in
the
camcorder may damage it.
• A disc cannot be loaded when
condensation
is
detected.
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Additional
Information
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RESUMING
USE
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The precise time required for water
droplets
to
evaporate will vary
depending on the location and weather
conditions. As a general rule, wait for
2 hours before resuming use of the
camcorder.
Using
the
Camcorder
Abroad
Power
Sources
You
can use the compact power adapter
to operate the camcorder and charge
battery packs
in
any country with power
supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/
60
Hz.
Consult a Canon Service Center
for information on plug adapters for
overseas use.
Playback
on
a
TV
Screen
You
can only play back your recordings
on TVs compatible with the NTSC
system. NTSC is used
in
the following
reg
io
n
sl
countries:
Americas: All of North America and
Central America; most Caribbean
islands (except
in
French territories like
Guadeloupe and Martinique); most of
South America (except
in
Argentina,
Brazil and Uruguay). Asia: Only
in
Japan, the Philippines, South Korea,
Taiwan and Myanmar. Oceania: US
territories (Guam, American Samoa,
etc.) and some Pacific islands like
Micronesia, Samoa and Tonga.