Sony Handycam CCD-TR2300 Service Manual page 40

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About _'l_l._rm, uM batteries
The "lnfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with
compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. Sony recommends that you
use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack with video equipment having the _1_la_urnluM mark.
When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the _1_ i,a,urnluM mark,
the video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes*. However, if
you use it with video equil_nent not having this mark, the remaining battery capacity
will not be indicated in minutes.
" The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment
which th@equipment is used under. If the indication is not accurate, use the battery
pack completely and then charge it fully. The indication wil! become accurate.
However, the indication may not become accurate if you use or leave the battery pack
in a warm place for a long time, or after you have used the battery pack many times.
Battery pack care
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool
place. When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of current
flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF. This shortens battery life.
• The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging.
Therefore, you should charge the battery pack right before using the camcorder.
The switch on the battery pack
This switch is provided so that you can mark the charged battery pack. Set the switch to
the "green mark" position when charging is completed. (When removed from the
charging adaptor, the switch exposes the green mark. When removed from your
camcorder, no mark is indicated.)_
The life of the battery pack
If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully
charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.
Charging temperature
You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from ]0°C to 30°C).
Lower temperatures require a longer charging time,
Notes on charging
A brand-new battery pack
A brand-new batte@' pack is not charged. Before using the battery, pack, charge it completely.
Recharge the battery pack whenever you like
YOU do not have to discharge it before recharging. If you charged the battery pack fully
but you did not use it for a long time, it becomes discharged. Then recharge the battery
pack before use.
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, repeatedly install and remove the batter), pack a few times. This improves the contact
condition. Do not put any foreign objects such as dust or sand in the (_ and e terminals.
Be sure to observe the following
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
Notes on the battery case
• use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with
manganese batteries or size AA (LR6) rechargeable NiCd batteries.
• Using with Sony alkaline batteries is preferable.
• Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment (lower than 50°F/10°C).
• Keep the metal part clean. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth.
• Do not disassemble or try to disassemble the battery case.
• Do not expose the battery case to any mechanical shock.
• During recording, the battery case heats up. This is not cause for concern.
• Prevent the electrode in the battery case from coming in contact with a metal object.
• If you will not use the battery case for a long time, detach the battery case from the
camcorder and remove the batteries from the battery case.
Notes on alkaline batteries
To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following.
• Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction.
• Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable.
• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• The batteries slowly discharge while not in use.
• Do not use a battery that is leaking.
If battery leakage occurred
• Wipe off the liquid in the battery case carefully before 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.
Moisture condensation
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. In this
condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not
operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the
cameorder is furnished with moisture sensors. Please, take the following precautions.
Inside the camcorder
if there is moisture inside the camcorder, the beep sounds and the [] indicator flashes. ]f
this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Open the cassette
compartment, turn off the camcorder, and leave it about 1 hour. When _ 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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