Maintenance information and precautions
AC power adaptor
•Unplug the unit flora the wall outlet when you are not using tile unit fur a long time.
To disconnect tile power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.
• Do not operate tile unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped o1"
damaged.
• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Prevent metallic objects fl'om coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
•Always keep metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or dlop the unit.
•While the unit is in use, particularly dtning charging, keep it away Dora AM receivers
and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.
•The unit becomes warm dtning use. This is not a mall\ruction.
• Do not place the unit in locations that are:
Extremely hot o1"cold
Dusty o1"dilty
VeW humid
Vii)rating
Battery pack
•Use only the sperified rharger o1"video equipment with the rharging f\mrtion.
•To prevent accident fi'om a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the batte W terminals.
• Keep the batte W pack away from fire.
• Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
• Keep the battelT pack dW.
• Do not expose the batte W pack to any mechanical shock.
• Do not disassemble nor modify the batte W pack.
•Attach the batte W pack to the video equipment securely.
• Charging while some capacity remains does not affbct the original battery capacity.
Notes on dry batteries
To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or"rorrosion, observe the following:
Besure to insert the batteries with the + polarities matched to the + marks.
DW batteries ale not rechargeable.
Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.
Do not use different types ofbatteries.
Cmrent flows Dora batteries when you are not using them fbr a long time.
Do not use leaking batteries.
If batteries are leaking
•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment cater\ally befbre replacing the batteries.
• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a
doctor.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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