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CAUTIONSEN 49
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
Terminals
I To avoid hazardsaudio 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 Memory Cards
temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to
service life.
read the following cautions:
...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6
I During use
months when storing the battery pack over a long period
...make sure the memory card bears the SD or
time.
MultiMediaCard mark.
...remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as
...make sure the memory card is positioned properly when
some machines use current even when switched off.
inserting.
NOTES:I While the memory card is being accessed (during
I It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.)
used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries ...never unload the memory card and never turn off the
can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.camcorder.
I It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, I Store memory cards
or after use. ...away from heaters or other heat sources.
Temperature Range Specifications ...out of direct sunlight.
Charging: 10°C to 35°C ...where they won?t be subject to unnecessary shock or
Operation: 0°C to 40°Cvibration.
Storage: -20°C to 50°C ...where they won?t be exposed to strong magnetic fields
I The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.(such as those generated by motors, transformers or
I Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.magnets).REFERENCES |