Maintenance information and precautions

AC adaptor

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using it for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electric shock.

•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

•Always keep metal contacts clean.

•Do not disassemble the unit.

•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation.

•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

•Do not place the unit in locations that are:

–extremely hot or cold

–dusty or dirty

–very humid

–vibrating

Rechargeable battery pack

•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.

•To prevent an accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

•Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

•Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack.

•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.

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Charging the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder

The built-in rechargeable battery is installed in your camcorder to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will become discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about three months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect camcorder operation. To retain the date, time, and other information, charge the battery if it is discharged.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:

•Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

•Or, install a fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

Notes on dry batteries

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

–Be sure to insert the batteries with the + and

– correctly matching the + and – terminals inside the battery compartment.

–Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

–Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

–Do not use different types of batteries.

–Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.

–Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.

•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

•If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor immediately.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.