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52 ENCAUTIONS
Battery PacksI Charging times are for a fully discharged battery
pack.
The supplied battery
Terminals
pack is a lithium-ion Cassettes
battery. Before using the
To properly use and store your cassettes, be
supplied battery pack or
an optional battery pack, sure to read the following cautions:
I During use
be sure to read the
...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
following cautions:
...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
I To avoid hazards
automatically erases the previously recorded
...do not burn.
video and audio signals.
...do not short-circuit the terminals. When
...make sure the cassette is positioned properly
transporting, make sure the provided battery cap
when inserting.
is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is
...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
without allowing the tape to run at all. This
...do not modify or disassemble.
slackens the tape and can result in damage.
...do not expose the battery to temperatures
...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
overheat, explode or catch fire.
I Store cassettes
...use only specified chargers.
...away from heaters or other heat sources.
I To prevent damage and prolong service
...out of direct sunlight.
life ...where they won?t be subject to unnecessary
...do not subject to unnecessary shock.
shock or vibration.
...charge in an environment where temperatures
...where they won?t be exposed to strong magnetic
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
fields (such as those generated by motors,
below. This is a chemical reaction type battery ?
transformers or magnets).
cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction,
...vertically, in their original cases.
while warmer temperatures can prevent
complete charging.
Memory Cards
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to
high temperatures will increase natural discharge To properly use and store your memory cards,
and shorten service life.be sure to read the following cautions:
...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery I During use
every 6 months when storing the battery pack ...make sure the memory card bears the SD or
over a long period time.MultiMediaCard mark.
...remove from charger or powered unit when not in ...make sure the memory card is positioned
use, as some machines use current even when properly when inserting.
switched off.I While the memory card is being accessed
(during recording, playback, deletion,
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
initialisation, etc.)
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a
...never unload the memory card and never turn off
large power capacity. However, when one is the camcorder.
exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C),
I Store memory cards
its usage time becomes shorter and it may ...away from heaters or other heat sources.
cease to function. If this happens, place the ...out of direct sunlight.
battery pack in your pocket or other warm, ...where they won?t be subject to unnecessary
protected place for a short time, then re-shock or vibration.
attach it to the camcorder. ...where they won?t be exposed to strong magnetic
fields (such as those generated by motors,
NOTES:transformers or magnets).
I 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: -20°C to 50°C
I The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes. |
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