Sony HVR-M10C, Service Manual

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Appendix
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Appendix
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
This unit can be used with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack (L series). Your videocassette recorder can
operate only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
“InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the
mark.
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion
battery pack with a function for communicating
operating conditions between your videocassette
recorder and an optional AC adaptor/charger.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates power
consumption according to the operating conditions of
your videocassette recorder, and displays the
remaining battery time in minutes. When it is
recharged with an AC adaptor/charger (optional) the
remaining battery time and charging time appear.
To charge the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start
using your videocassette recorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10 ˚C and 30 ˚C
(50 ˚F and 86 ˚F) until the CHG (charge) indicator
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of
this temperature range, it may not charge properly.
• After charging is completed, either disconnect the AC
adaptor from the DC IN jack on your videocassette
recorder, or remove the battery pack.
To use the battery pack efficiently
• Battery pack performance will be reduced when the
ambient temperature is below 10 ˚C (50 ˚F), so the
length of time you can use the battery pack becomes
shorter. In that case, put the battery pack in a pocket
or a similar place to keep it warm and insert it in your
videocassette recorder right before you start using it
so that you can use it for a longer time.
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or frequent playback,
fast forward or rewind discharges the battery pack
faster. We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-F770/F970 (optional).
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery
pack is not water resistant.
About the remaining battery time indicator
• If the power turns off even when the remaining
battery time indicator is showing that the battery pack
has enough power to operate, fully charge the battery
pack once more. The remaining battery time should
be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the
indicator display may not be restored if the battery is
used in high temperatures for a long time, left in a
fully charge state, or is used frequently.
The remaining battery time indicator is a guide to the
approximate recording time.
• In some operating conditions or ambient temperature
and environment the E mark for low battery will
start flashing even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of
battery time remaining.
About storage of the battery pack
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long
time, fully charge the pack about once a year and use
it with your videocassette recorder until it is
completely discharged in order to maintain the
battery in peak condition.
To store the battery pack, remove it from your
videocassette recorder and keep it in a cool, dry
place.
• To completely discharge the battery pack on your
videocassette recorder, leave the power on without
inserting a cassette until the power drains off.
About battery life
• The battery life is limited. The battery capacity drops
in degrees as you continue to use it and as time
passes. When the charged battery time becomes
considerably shorter, most likely the battery pack has
reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery
pack.
• The battery life varies depending on how it is stored
and the operating conditions and environment for
each battery pack.
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“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.