User manual SONY SPK-PC5

[. . . ] â· When closing the side body, be careful not to pinch the cable. Otherwise, these parts may be damaged or water may leak in. When using DCR-PC5/PC4, fit the jack cover rightly to S video jack before installing the camcorder. Otherwise, the jack cover may rotate and be pinched. [. . . ] When opening the LCD panel, the picture does not appear in the viewfinder. A part of the LCD screen may be covered with the unit depending on the camcorder. Check that there are no scratches or cracks on the waterproof gasket as they may allow water to leak in. If there are scratches or cracks, replace the damaged waterproof gasket with a new one. Do not remove the waterproof gasket with a metal tool or a tool with a sharp point. Remove foreign materials such as dust, sand or hair from the waterproof gasket, the groove and from any surface the gasket touches. If the body is closed with such materials present, these areas may be damaged and water may leak in. â· After checking that there are no cracks or dust on the waterproof gasket, coat it slightly with the supplied grease using your finger. Never use cloth or paper for greasing as the fibers may cling. Do not use any type of grease other than that supplied, as it may damage the waterproof gasket. â· Put the waterproof gasket in the grooves evenly, with the tapering side up. The useful life of the waterproof gasket depends upon the maintenance and the frequency of use, but we recommend changing it once a year. 2-115-921-01) Be sure to check the water leakage after replacing the waterproof gasket. The green mark stops flashing, then lights up. This makes it possible to record a Still Picture. If the camcorder is not compatible with the "Memory Stick", it will be CAMERA mode. Close the sports pack without installing the camcorder, and keep the sports pack submerged under water at a depth of about 15 cm (6 inches) for about 3 minutes and then check for water leakage. You cannot use the sports pack for taking night shots. â· If your camcorder is not "Memory Stick" compatible, images are recorded on tape. â· You cannot use your camcorder's flash function when using the sports pack. After recording in a location subject to sea breezes, wash the sports pack with fresh water with the buckles fastened thoroughly, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. It is recommended that you submerge the sports pack in fresh water for about 30 minutes. [. . . ] Use the metal parts of shoulder strap as shown in the illustration. Attaching this ring to a certain extent prevents reflection of the lens ring section of the camcorder in the front glass. Keep the spacer since you will need it to store the unit. Check there are no dust, sand or cracks on the waterproof gasket or the surface where it touches, and grease them slightly. [. . . ]