Sony DCR-HC20 User Guide

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Additional Information
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When labeling the cassette
Be sure to place the label only on the locations 
as shown in the following illustration so as not 
to cause malfunction of your camcorder.
After using the cassette
Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid 
distortion of the picture or the sound. The 
cassette should then be put in its case, and stored 
in an upright position.
When the Cassette Memory function 
does not work
Re-insert the cassette. Cassette Memory may 
not work when the gold-plated connector is 
dirty or dusty.
When cleaning the gold-plated 
connector
Generally, clean the gold-plated connector on a 
cassette with a cotton-wool swab after every 10 
times it has been ejected.
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette is 
dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may 
not be indicated correctly, and you may not be 
able to operate functions using Cassette 
Memory.
About the 
“InfoLITHIUM” 
battery pack
This unit is compatible with the 
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series). Your 
camcorder operates only with the 
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. 
“InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have the 
 mark.
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery 
pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-
ion battery pack that has functions for 
communicating information related to operating 
conditions between your camcorder and an 
optional AC Adaptor/charger.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates 
the power consumption according to the 
operating conditions of your camcorder, and 
displays the remaining battery time in minutes. 
With an AC Adaptor/charger (optional), the 
remaining battery time and charging time 
appear.
To charge the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you 
start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in 
an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 
30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHG (charge) 
lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack 
outside of this temperature range, you may not 
be able to charge it efficiently.
• After charging is complete, either disconnect 
the cable from the DC IN jack on your 
camcorder or remove the battery pack.
Do not put a label 
along this border.
Labeling position
Gold-plated 
connector
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