Appendix; Important Notes On Operation; Using Your Camcorder Abroad - Sony PXW-Z190 Operating Instructions Manual

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply
You can use your camcorder in any country/
region using the BC-U1A (supplied) or optional
BC-U2A charger within the AC 100 V to 240 V,
50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Time zone correction function
When you are abroad, set Clock Set >Time Zone
(page 117) in the System menu.
Use and Storage
Do not subject the unit to severe shock
The internal mechanism may be damaged or the
body warped.
Do not cover the unit while operating
Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can
cause excessive internal heat build-up.
After use
Always set the ON/STANDBY switch to
STANDBY before disconnecting the power
supply.
Before storing the unit for a long period
Remove the battery pack.
Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses
facing the sun
Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be
focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.
Do not expose the lens to beams, such as laser
beams
That may damage the image sensor and cause the
camera to malfunction.
Shipping
• Remove the memory cards before transporting
the unit.
• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other
transportation service, pack it in the shipping
carton of the unit.
About the battery pack
To charge the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
ambient temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below,
and the length of time you can use the battery
pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the
following to use the battery pack for a longer
time.
Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it
up, and install it in your camcorder right
before you start taking shots.
Use a high capacity battery pack.
• Be sure to set the ON/STANDBY switch to
STANDBY when not recording or playing back
on your camcorder. The battery pack is also
consumed when your camcorder is in recording
standby or playback pause.
• Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times
the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings before making the actual recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
About storage of the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, leave your camcorder in
recording standby until the power goes off
(page 21).
About battery life
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
• Each battery's life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
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