Charging Temperature
You shouldchargebatteriesattemperaturesfrom50eFto86°F(fromI0°C to30°C).Lowertemperatures
require a longer charging time.
Sony Batteries are Recommended
Use ofnon-Sonybatteriesmay damage yourHandycam camcorder.
Notes on Charging _ ,_
A Brand-new Battery
A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely.
After Long Storage
Recharge the batterypack aftera long period of storage.Ifthe battery pack ischarged fullybut not used
fora long time (about I year), itbecomes discharged. Charge itagain,but in thiscase the battery lifewill
be shorter than normal. After several charging and discharging _,cles,the battery lifewillrecover its
original capadty.
Notes on the Terminals
If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be
shortened.
When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeat
installing and removing the battery pack a few times. This improves the contact condition. Also, wipe
the + and - terminals with a soft cloth or paper.
Be Sure to Observe the Following
• To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as a necklace
to touch the battery terminals. Carry the battery pack attaching to the terminal cover. [d]
* Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not open nor convert the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
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If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the
camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. If this happens, the tape may stick to the head drum
and be damaged or the camcorder may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these
circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. However, take the following
precautions.
Inside the Camcorder
If there is moisture inside the camcorder, the beep sounds and the [] indicator or the DEW lamp flashes.
Ifthis happens, none of the function except cassette ejection will work. Open the cassette compartment,
turn off the camcorder, and leave it about 1 hour. When A indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette
is inserted in the camcorder. Eject the cassette, turn off the camcorder, and leave also the cassette about 1
hour.
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On the Lens
No indicator will appear, but the picture becomes dim. Turn off the !:x)wer and do not use the camcorder
for about I hour.
How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
When bringing the camcorder from a cold place toa warm place,put the camcorder in aplasticbag and
allow itto adapt to room conditions over a period of time.
(1) Be sure to tightlysealthe plasticbag containing the camcorder.
(2) Remove the bag when the airtemperature insideithas reached thetemperature surrounding it(after
about I hour).
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