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