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. Before usingread the following cautions:
the supplied battery pack or an1. During use . . .
optional battery pack, be sure to
.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV
read the following cautions:Terminalsmark.
1. To avoid hazard . . ..... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
....do not burn.tapes automatically erases the previously
....do not short-circuit the terminals.recorded video and audio signals.
....do not modify or disassemble..... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
....do not expose the battery to temperatureswhen inserting.
exceeding 60!C, as this may cause the battery.... do not load and unload the cassette
to overheat, explode or catch fire.repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at
....use only specified chargers.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 exposes
....do not subject to unnecessary shock.
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
....charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart2. Store cassettes . . .
below. This is a chemical reaction type.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
batteryNcooler temperatures impede chemical.... out of direct sunlight.
reaction, while warmer temperatures can.... where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary
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 every 6 months when storing the
battery pack over a long period time.
....remove from charger or powered unit whenLCD monitor
not in use, as some machines use current even1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
when switched off.DO NOT . . .
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
NOTES:
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
cIt is normal for the battery pack to be warm afterthe bottom.
charging, or after use.
2. To prolong service life . . .
Temperature Range Specifications
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
Charging............... 10!C to 35!C
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCDOperation............. 0!C to 40!C
monitor use.
Storage ................. �10!C to 30!C
These are not malfunctions. . . .
cRecharging time is based on room temperature of
YWhile using the camcorder, the surface around the
20!C.
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor
cThe lower the temperature, the longer recharging
may heat up.
takes.
YIf you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot. |
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