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32 ENCAUTIONS
Battery PacksCassettes
The supplied battery pack is To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read
a lithium-ion battery. Before the following cautions:
using the supplied battery I During use?
pack or an optional battery ...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
pack, be sure to read the ...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
following cautions:automatically erases the previously recorded video and
I To avoid hazards?Terminalsaudio signals.
...do not burn. ...make sure the cassette is positioned properly when
...do not short-circuit the inserting.
terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided ...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without
battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.can result in damage.
...do not modify or disassemble. ...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to
...do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding fingerprints and dust.
60°C, as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode I Store cassettes?
or catch fire. ...away from heaters or other heat sources.
...use only specified chargers. ...out of direct sunlight.
I To prevent damage and prolong service life? ...where they won?t be subject to unnecessary shock or
...do not subject to unnecessary shock.vibration.
...charge in an environment where temperatures are within ...where they won?t be exposed to strong magnetic fields
the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical (such as those generated by motors, transformers or
reaction type battery ? cooler temperatures impede magnets).
chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent ...vertically, in their original cases.
complete charging.
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high LCD Monitor
temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten
service life.I To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT?
...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 ...push it strongly or apply any shocks.
months when storing the battery pack over a long period ...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.
time.I To prolong service life?
...remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as ...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
some machines use current even when switched off.I Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use. These are not malfunctions?
NOTES: ...While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD
I It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.
or after use. ...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around
Temperature Range Specificationsthe LCD monitor becomes hot.
Charging: 10°C to 35°C
Operation: 0°C to 40°C
Storage: -20°C to 50°C
I The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. |
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