171Maintenance/OthersMaintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solventssuch as paint thinner.Lens and Instant AF Sensor• If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work properly.• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens using commercially available cleaning fluid foreyeglasses. Never use tissue paper.LCD Screen• Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.• Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with asoft dry cloth.CondensationMoving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) toform on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damagethe 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 rapidlyTo avoid condensation• Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.• Remove the recording media and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let itadjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag.When condensation is detectedThe camcorder automatically shuts off.The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weatherconditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.Using the Camcorder AbroadPower SourcesYou can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any countrywith power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information onplug adapters for overseas use.Playback on a TV ScreenYou can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system. NTSC is used in the followingregions/countries:Americas: All of North America and Central America; most Caribbean islands (except in French territories likeGuadeloupe and Martinique); most of South America (except in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay). Asia: Only inJapan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Myanmar. Oceania: US territories (Guam, American Samoa,etc.) and some Pacific islands like Micronesia, Samoa and Tonga.
