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Battery Packs |
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The supplied battery pack is |
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using the supplied battery |
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pack or an optional battery |
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pack, be sure to read the | Terminals | |
following cautions: | ||
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1.To avoid hazards . . .
.... do not burn.
.... do not
.... do not modify or disassemble.
.... do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
.... use only specified chargers.
2.To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type
.... 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 the battery pack over a long period time.
.... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.
NOTES:
●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 ...............
●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, be sure to read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.
CAUTIONS
.... 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 or other heat sources.
.... out of 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.
LCD Monitor
1.To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . .
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
the bottom.
2. To prolong service life . . .
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3.Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use.
These are not malfunctions:
•While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.
.... disassemble or modify the unit.
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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 or dust.
.... 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.
