Sony HDR-CX12 - Manual (Page 99)

Additional Information
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To charge the battery pack
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Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
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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.
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After charging is complete, disconnect the cable
from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or
remove the battery pack.
To use the battery pack effectively
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Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding 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.
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Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm
it up, and insert it in your camcorder right
before you start taking shots
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Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/
FH100 (optional)
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Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster.
We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional).
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Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) 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.
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Have spare battery packs ready for two or
three times the expected recording time, and
make trial recordings before making the actual
recording.
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Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
About the remaining battery time indicator
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When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for
a long time, or if left in a fully charged state,
or when the battery pack is frequently used.
Use the remaining battery time indication as a
rough guide only.
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The  mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still approximately 20 minutes
of battery time remaining, depending on the
operating conditions or ambient temperature.
About storage of the battery pack
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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.
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To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, touch (HOME) 
(SETTINGS)  [GENERAL SET] 
[A.SHUT OFF]  [NEVER] and leave your
camcorder in recording standby until the power
goes off (p. 75).
About battery life
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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.
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Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
About x.v.Color
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x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark
of Sony.
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xvYCC is an international standard for color
space in video. This standard can express a
wider color range than the currently used
broadcast standard.
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
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Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
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Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60°C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.