Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure

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WARNING!

• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if

mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery.

CR1616:

• Replace the battery with a CR1616 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Toshiba, Varta or Renata. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

CR2025:

•Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxelk Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracel12025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

O Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit.

O Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.

O Keep the battery out of reach of children. If it is swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may damage stomach and intestines.

O Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.

O Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may cause picture and sound distortion.

O Return cassettes in the case and store them upright.

O Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use.

O Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder.

O Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty. O Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette, or cover them with

cellophane tape.

O Handle cassettes with care. Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes.

O Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time.

O With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become dirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading/ unloading. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder.