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≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not 

considered a malfunction of the product. It is not 
covered by the warranty.

Periodical Check-up
To maintain the highest image quality, we 
recommend replacement of worn parts, such as 
heads, etc., after approximately 1000 hours of 
use. (This, however, depends on operating 
conditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust, 
etc.)

ª Optimal Use of the Battery

Battery Characteristics
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. 
Its ability to generate power is based upon the 
chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This 
reaction is susceptible to the surrounding 
temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature 
is too high or too low, the operating time of the 
Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in 
an extremely cold environment, the Battery may 
operate only for about 5 minutes. If the Battery 
becomes extremely hot, a protective function may 
operate, and the Battery may become unusable 
for a while.
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use
Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie 
Camera. (If it is left attached to the Movie 
Camera, a minute amount of current is consumed 
even when the Movie Camera power is off.) If the 
Battery is left attached to the Movie Camera for a 
long time, over discharge takes place. The 
Battery may become unusable after it is charged.
Disposing of an Unusable Battery
≥The Battery has a limited life.
≥Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may 

cause an explosion.

Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery 
Clean
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with 
dirt, dust, or other substances.
If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see 
if the Battery body and terminals are deformed.
Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie 
Camera or AC Adaptor may damage the Movie 
Camera or AC Adaptor.

ª Cautions for Storage

Before storing the Movie Camera, take the 
Cassette out and detach the Battery.
Store all the components in a dry place with a 
relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended Temperature: 15 to 25

oC, 

Recommended Humidity: 40 to 60%)

Movie Camera
≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from 

getting into the Camera.

≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that 

expose it to high temperature.

Battery
≥Extremely high temperatures or low 

temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery.

≥If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, 

the terminal may rust and cause malfunctions.

≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to come 

≥Store the Battery in a completely discharged 

state. To store the Battery for a long period of 
time, we recommend you charge it once every 
year and store it again after you completely use 
up the charged capacity.

Cassette
≥Before storing it, rewind the tape to the 

beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than 
6 months with the tape stopped midway, the 
tape sags (although it depends on the storage 
condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.

≥Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct 

sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may 
damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral 
particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the 
heads of the Movie Camera and other 
components. Develop a habit of returning the 
Cassette back to its case.

≥Once every half year, wind the tape to the end 

and then rewind it to the beginning. If the 
Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without 
winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity 
changes may cause the Cassette to deform due 
to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound 
tape may stick to itself.

≥Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic 

substances or equipment.

≥The surface of tape is covered with extremely 

minute magnetic particles, upon which signals 
are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., 
have magnetic force that is stronger than you 
may normally expect, and they may erase the 
contents of a recording or may cause noise in 
images and sounds.

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