General Battery Precautions, Battery Packs

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General Battery Precautions

Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, the batteries can leak or explode.

1)Do not use any different size of batteries from those speciﬁed.

2)Be sure to insert batteries in the correct direction.

3)Do not use rechargeable batteries.

4)Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode.

5)Do not dispose of the batteries in a ﬁre.

6)Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions.

Battery Packs

The battery packs are nickel- cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

1)To avoid hazard… … do not burn.

… do not short-circuit the terminals.

	… do not modify or disassemble.	Terminals
	… use only speciﬁed chargers.	Terminals
	… use only speciﬁed chargers.

2)To prevent damage and prolong service life…

…do not subject to unnecessary shock.

…avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.

…charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

…store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

…fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing it over a long period of time.

…remove from charger or powered unit when not in use.

•It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Speciﬁcations

Charging...................................... 10°C to 35°C Operation ...................................... 0°C to 40°C Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C

•Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.

•The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes:

1) During use…

…beware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.

…make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting.

…do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage.

…do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to ﬁngerprints and dust.

2) Store cassettes…

…away from heaters, other heat sources or direct sunlight.

…where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration.

…where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic ﬁelds (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

…vertically, in their original cases.

Main Unit

1) For safety, DO NOT…

…open the camcorder’s chassis.

…disassemble or modify the unit.

…short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

…allow inﬂammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.

…remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on.

…leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.

2) Avoid using the unit…

…in places subject to excessive humidity, dust, shock or vibration.

…in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.

…in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

…near a television set.

…near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric ﬁelds (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

…in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3)DO NOT leave the unit . . .

… in places of over 50°C.

… in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

… in direct sunlight.

… in a closed car in summer.

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