CAUTIONS
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Battery PacksCassettes
The supplied battery pack is aTo properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
lithium-ion battery. Beforeread the following cautions:
using the supplied battery pack1. During use . . .
or an optional battery pack, be.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV
sure to read the followingTerminals
mark.
cautions:.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
1. To avoid hazard . . .tapes automatically erases the previously
.... do not burn.recordedvideo and audio signals.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals..... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
.... do not modify or disassemble.when inserting.
.... do not expose the battery to temperatures.... do not load and unload the cassette
exceeding 60!C, as this may cause therepeatedly without allowing the tape to run
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
.... use only specified chargers.at all. This slackens the tape and can result in
damage.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . ..... do not open the front tape cover. This
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.
.... charge in an environment where tempera-
tures are within the tolerances shown in the2. Store cassettes . . .
chart below. This is a chemical reaction type.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
batteryNcooler temperatures impede.... out of direct sunlight.
chemical reaction, while warmer tempera-.... where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary
tures can prevent complete charging.shock or vibration.
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure.... where they wonOt be exposed to strong
to high temperatures will increase naturalmagnetic fields (such as those generated by
discharge and shorten service life.motors, transformers or magnets).
.... fully charge and then fully discharge the.... vertically, in their original cases.
battery once a year when storing the battery
pack over a long period time.
.... remove from charger or powered unit whenMain Unit
not in use, as some machines use current
even when switched off.1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... open the camcorderOs chassis.
.... disassemble or modify the unit.
NOTES:
cIt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specificationsin use.
Charging ................................ 10!C to 35!C.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
Operation .............................. 0!C to 40!Cto enter the unit.
Storage .................................. �10!C to 30!C.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
cRecharging time is based on room temperature of.... leave the battery pack attached when the
20!C.
cThe lower the temperature, the longer rechargingcamcorder is not in use.
takes.2. Avoid using the unit . . .
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or
dust.
How To Handle A CD-ROM.... in places subject to soot or steam such as
YTake care not to soil or scratch the mirror surfacenear a cooking stove.
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write.... in places subject to excessive shock or
anything or put a sticker on either the front orvibration.
back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently.... near a television set.
wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre.... near appliances generating strong magnetic
hole using a circular motion.or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
YDo not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaningantennas, etc.).
spray..... in places subject to extremely high (over
YDo not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror40!C) or extremely low (under 0!C) tempera-
surface.tures.
YDo not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlilght. |
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