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PROV950H/pp. 062-065; 96/5/8/16:00
G.K. Associates, Tokyo
Care
Cleaning and maintenance
• Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder
casing. Do not use thinners, benzenes or
other strong chemical cleaners. These may
cause discoloration and damage to the
casing.
• Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth. If the
casing is particularly dirty, wipe the casing
with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a
diluted, neutral detergent. Then wipe it again
with a soft, dry cloth.
• Use a cloth to wipe finger marks and other
soiling off the LCD monitor and lens protector.
• If the lens needs cleaning, first remove the
lens protector by turning it counterclockwise.
Then clean the lens with a cloth, or
compressed air and lens papers designed for
photographic lenses.
Battery Pack
This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery
pack. It is not necessary to store the lithium-ion
battery pack in a fully discharged state. Also, if
stored in the charged state, the battery will
gradually self-discharge, resulting in
decreased recording time. Charge the battery
pack soon (a day) before use.
Battery pack consumption
• Recording with many starts and stops,
frequent zooming, and recording in low
temperatures will somewhat shorten actual
recording times. Accordingly, be sure to turn
off the power when not recording. Use of an
auxiliary battery pack is recommended to
prevent undesirable interruptions in your
recording.
• Do not use an insufficiently charged or weak
battery pack. Such battery packs may cause
the power to automatically stop during
camcorder operation to protect both the
battery pack and the unit.
Battery power is consumed even when the
camcorder’s power is turned off. If you are
not going to use your camcorder
immediately, remove the battery pack. (See
page 9.)
Note:
• Use only the BB75 battery pack. It is
designed specifically for use with this
camcorder.
Use and Care
How to use the marker on the battery pack
The marker is provided
to indicate the battery’s
charge condition. Slide
the switch to indicate
the charge condition as shown below.
Temperature during charging
• Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.
• Charge the battery pack at temperature of
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
For long battery lifetime
• Charge the battery pack (lithium-ion type) at
least once every six months.
• Do not leave the battery pack being charged
for long periods of time.
Cautions:
• If the battery pack is misused, there is danger
of fire or explosion. Pay close attention to the
following:
1. Do not dispose of in fire.
2. Do not allow metallic objects to come in
contact with the terminals. This can cause
a short circuit.
3. Do not disassemble or repair by yourself.
4. Do not use any battery charger other than
those designed for use with these battery
packs.
5. Do not place the battery pack under direct
sunlight or in excessively hot places (over
60°C or 140°F) such as the dashboard of
cars.
6. Do not expose to moisture, water, or salt
water.
7. Do not drop or subject to strong force.
8. Keep battery out of reach of children and
in the original package until ready to use.
9. Dispose of used batteries promptly.
• The battery pack will become warm during
charging and use. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
• The battery pack has a limited service life. If
the period of use becomes noticeably shorter
with a normal charge, the battery pack is at
the end of its service life.
Replace it with a new battery pack.
• For safety, keep the battery pack in its pro-
tective cover when it is not being used. If the
metal parts of the battery pack come in con-
tact with other metal objects, there is a
danger that a short circuit may occur.
Red
mark
Position Charge condition
Before charging
After charging