Backup Battery

This camcorder uses a backup battery to retain various setting data.

A lithium battery (CR2032) for backup is mounted in the camcorder at the factory. The backup battery retains the date, time, and timecode in Free Run mode even when no operating power is being supplied.

Service life of the backup battery

When the backup battery’s voltage falls, the backup battery low-voltage warning appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.

If this warning appears, replace the battery as soon as possible.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

CAUTION

•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

•Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

ATTENTION

•Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas replacée correctement. Remplacez-la uniquement avec le même type ou un type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant.

•Disposez des batteries usagées selon les instructions du fabricant.

VORSICHT

•Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien. Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller empfohlenen oder einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen.

•Verbrauchte Batterien entsprechend den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsorgen.

Replacing the backup battery

Notes

•Be sure to set the power switch to OFF when replacing the backup battery.

•Be careful not to drop the removed screw into the camcorder.

1 Open the cover of the backup battery holder on the bottom by loosening the screw, and remove the battery.

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2 Insert a new backup battery (CR2032) with the + symbol on the battery facing outside.

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3 Attach the cover in the original position.

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Appendixes

Backup Battery 119