Camcorder Care and Storage
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Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s
cassette door. They are abrasive and cause
excessive wear both to the camcorder’s
recording/playback heads and cassettes.
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Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the
camcorder is not in use.
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When the camcorder is not in use, always remove
the cassette and AC adapter/charger or battery.
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The camcorder can be damaged by improper
storage or handling. Do not subject the camcorder
to swinging, shaking, or dropping.
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Do not touch the lens with your fingers. The oil
from your skin can damage the lens. Always use
lens cleaning tissue and commercially prepared
cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens.
Improper cleaning may scratch the lens.
Rechargeable Battery Care and Storage
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Do not operate the battery at temperatures below
14°F
or above 95°F (35°C). The battery
may be damaged if operated at temperatures above
122°F (50°C). Operation time will decrease at
extremely low temperatures.
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Store the battery at normal room temperature.
Cassette Care and Storage
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When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it,
remove it from the camcorder, and label it.
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Do not touch or cover the small holes in the cas-
sette or use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape.
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Store cassettes vertically in their protective boxes
at normal room temperatures. Excessive heat or
cold may damage your cassettes.
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Before handling your camcorder, make sure your
hands and face are free from any chemical
products such as suntan lotion, as it may damage
the finish.
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Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods
in temperatures below 40°F (4°C) or above 95°F
(35°C). Do not store the camcorder in
temperatures below -22°F (-30°C) or above 149°F
(65°C).
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Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid
environments.
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Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other
bright objects.
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Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight.
Doing so could permanently damage the
camcorder’s internal parts.
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The battery should be charged at a temperature of
4 “F-95°F
to prevent damage.
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After repeated chargings and use, the operation
time will gradually decrease. When operation time
becomes too short to be useful, it is time to replace
the battery.
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Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields
such as electric motors and other devices.
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Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or
exposed to moisture.
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Close the safety tab to prevent accidental erasure.
