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Additional
Information
How to avoid condensation:
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Unload the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature
changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected:
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The camcorder stops operating, and the warning message “CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED”
appears for approx. 4 seconds and “
h
” starts flashing.
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If a cassette is loaded, the warning message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears and “
v
” starts
flashing. Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette compartment open. Leaving the
cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape.
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A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected.
Resuming use:
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It takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate. After the condensation warning stops
flashing, wait for 1 more hour before resuming use.
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
DANGER!
Treat the battery pack with care.
• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).
• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 140 ºF (60 ºC). Do not leave it near a
heater or inside a car in hot weather.
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
• Do not drop or knock it.
• Do not get it wet.
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Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or
the day before, to ensure a full charge.
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Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact to metallic objects may
cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack.
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Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the
terminals with a soft cloth.
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Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect
performance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at
temperatures no higher than 86 ˚F (30 ˚C). If you do not use the battery pack for long periods, charge
and discharge it fully at least once a year. If you have more than 1 battery pack, perform these
precautions at the same time for all battery packs.
❍
Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 32 ˚F to 104 ˚F
(0 ˚C to 40 ˚C), the optimal range is from 50 ˚F to 86 ˚F (10 ˚C to 30 ˚C). At cold temperatures,
performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use.
❍
Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal
temperatures.
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