CAUTIONS
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General Battery PrecautionsCassettes
YWhen the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) isTo properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
not functioning even when correctly operated, theread the following cautions:
battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one.1. During use . . .
YUse only the following battery:.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C
C-P6U or C-P7U..................... R6 (AA) sizemark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
Please make note of the following rules for batterytapes automatically erases the previously
use. When misused, battery can leak or explode.recordedvideo and audio signals.
1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
replacing the battery.
.... do not load and unload the cassette
2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run
can leak or explode.
at all. This slackens the tape and can result in
3. Do not dispose of battery in a fire.damage.
4. Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored.... do not open the front tape cover. This
for an extended period to avoid battery leakageexposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.
which can cause malfunctions.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
Battery Packs.... out of direct sunlight.
.... where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary
The supplied battery pack is ashock or vibration.
nickel-cadmium battery. Before using.... where they wonOt be exposed to strong
the supplied battery pack or anmagnetic fields (such as those generated by
optional battery pack, be sure to readmotors, transformers or magnets).
the following cautions:.... vertically, in their original cases.
1. To avoid hazard . . .
.... do not burn.Main Unit
Terminals
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... do not modify or disassemble..... open the camcorderOs chassis.
.... use only specified chargers..... disassemble or modify the unit.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . ..... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
in use.
.... avoid repeated charging without fully
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
discharging.
to enter the unit.
.... charge in an environment where tempera-
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
tures are within the tolerances shown in thepower supply while the power is on.
chart below. This is a chemical reaction type.... leave the battery pack attached when the
batteryNcooler temperatures impedecamcorder is not in use.
chemical reaction, while warmer tempera-
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
tures can prevent complete charging..... in places subject to excessive humidity or
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposuredust.
to high temperatures will increase natural.... in places subject to soot or steam such as
discharge and shorten service life.near a cooking stove.
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage..... in places subject to excessive shock or
.... remove from charger or powered unit whenvibration.
not in use, as some machines use current.... near a television set.
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic
even when switched off.
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
NOTES:
.... in places subject to extremely high (over
cIt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
40!C) or extremely low (under 0!C) tempera-
charging, or after use.
tures.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging ......................................... 10!C to 35!C3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
Operation........................................ 0!C to 40!C.... in places of over 50!C.
Storage ............................................ �10!C to 30!C.... in places where humidity is extremely low.
cRecharging time is based on room temperature of(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
20!C..... in direct sunlight.
cThe lower the temperature, the longer recharging.... in a closed car in summer.
takes..... near a heater. |
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