CAUTIONS
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2. Store cassettes . . .
Battery Packs... away from heaters or other heat sources.
The battery packs are nickel-cadmium... out of direct sunlight.
or nickel metal-hydride batteries.... where they wonOt be subject to unnecessary
Before using the supplied battery packshock or vibration.
or an optional battery pack, be sure to... where they wonOt be exposed to strong
read the following cautions:magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
1. To avoid hazard . . .
... vertically, in their original cases.
... do not burn.
Terminals
... do not short-circuit the terminals.
... do not modify or disassemble.Main Unit
... use only specified chargers.
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .... open the camcorderOs chassis.
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.... disassemble or modify the unit.
... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
... charge in an environment where temperaturesKeep it away from metallic objects when not in
are within the tolerances shown in the chartuse.
below. This is a chemical reaction type... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
batteryNcooler temperatures impede chemicalto enter the unit.
reaction, while warmer temperatures can... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
prevent complete charging.power supply while the power is on.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to... leave the battery pack attached when the
high temperatures will increase naturalcamcorder is not in use.
discharge and shorten service life.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... remove from charger or powered unit when not
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
in use, as some machines use current even
cooking stove.
when switched off.
... in places subject to excessive shock or
NOTES:vibration.
... near a television set.
cIt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
charging, or after use.
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
Temperature Range Specifications
etc.).
Charging .............. 10!C to 35!C
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40!C)
Operation ............ 0!C to 40!C
or extremely low (under 0!C) temperatures.
Storage ................ �10!C to 30!C
cRecharging time is based on room temperature of3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
20!C.... in places of over 50!C.
cThe lower the temperature, the longer recharging... in places where humidity is extremely low.
takes.(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
Cassettes
... near a heater.
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
read the following cautions:... allow it to become wet.
1. During use . . .... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapestransportation.
automatically erases the previously recorded... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
video and audio signals.objects for long periods.
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
when inserting.... carry it by holding the viewfinder. Be sure to
... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedlyhold the main unit with both hands or use the
without allowing the tape to run at all. Thisgrip.
slackens the tape and can result in damage.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposesstrap.
the tape to fingerprints and dust. |
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