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Care and Maintenance
Camcorder Care and Storage
• 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.
• Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the
camcorder is not in use.
• When the camcorder is not in use, always remove
the cassette and AC adapter/charger or battery.
• The camcorder can be damaged by improper
storage or handling. Do not subject the camcorder
to swinging, shaking, or dropping.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid
environments.
• Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other
bright objects.
• Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight.
Doing so could permanently damage the
camcorder’s internal parts.
Cassette Care and Storage
• When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it,
remove it from the camcorder, and label it.
• Do not touch or cover the small holes in the cas-
sette or use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape.
• Store cassettes vertically in their protective boxes
at normal room temperatures. Excessive heat or
cold may damage your cassettes.
• Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields
such as electric motors and other devices.
• Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or
exposed to moisture.
• Close the safety tab to prevent accidental erasure.
Rechargeable Battery Care and Storage
• Do not operate the battery at temperatures below
14°F (–10°C) 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.
• Store the battery at normal room temperature.
• The battery should be charged at a temperature of
41°F-95°F (5°C-35°C) to prevent damage.
• 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.
