Sony CCD-TR500 - Manual (Page 21)

Tips for Using the NP-500 Battery Pack
Caution
Never leave the battery pack under temperatures above 140''F (60"C). such as in a car parked in the sun or
under direct sunlight.
Note on Charging
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. So recharge the battery pack before use.
Preparing the Battery Pack
Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned.
"Battery lile" is measured by continuous camcorder recording time, at a room temperature using a fully-
charged battery. The battery is also expended when;
• You insert or eject a tape.
• The camcorder is set to Standby mode.
• You set the POWER swich to VTR.
Battery life is shorter In a cold climate.
Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery wears out more quickly in cold weather (50'’F/10'’C or less).
For longer battery life, we recommend the following;
• Keep the battery pack warm until you’re ready to start using the camcorder.
• Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor at room temperature (from 50®F/10°C to 86'’F/30°C).
Battery Remaining Indicator
You can check the remaining battery by looking at the s
bar indicates decresing battery power. и indicator in the viewfinder. The decreasing black
To save battery power close the STANBY cover when not recording.
A smooth recording can be made even if recording is stopped and started again.[a]
When to Replace the Battery Pack
You can check the remaining battery capacity by looking at the battery remaining indicator in the viewfinder.
When the rYi indicator and the battery lamp in the viewfinder change from slow to rapid flashing, set the
POWER switch to OFF, and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder in order to obtain a
smooth transition when you begin recording again, [b]
Note on the Terminals
If the terminals (metal parts in the terminal holes) are not dean, the battery duration will be shortened. When
the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeal installing and
removing the battery pack This improves the contact condition. Also, remove any accumulated dust in the
terminal holes fully by using a pointed stick which is not so hard.
Be sure to observe the following
• To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as a necklace to
touch the battery terminals.
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not open nor convert the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
Maintenance Information and Precautions
liHoMura ConcMnsation
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. If this happens, the tape may stick to the head drum
and be damaged or the camcorder may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these
circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors However, take the following precautions.
Inside the Camcorder
When ai and ^ indicators flash in the viewfinder and the display window, moisture has condensed inside the
camcorder. If this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work.
Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder, and leave It with the cassette compartment open for about 1
hour.
If the ai indicator does not light up when you turn on the power, you can use the camcorder again .
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On the Surface of the Tape
If there is moisture on the surface of the tape, when you insert tape and press a tape transport button, the ±
indicator flashes in the viewfinder and the display window, ff this happens, none of fhe functions except
cassette ejection will work.
Eject the tape and let it sit for about 1 hour.
If the ± indicator does not light up when you insert the tape and press a tape transport button, you can use
the camcorder again .
On the Lens
No indicator will appear, but the picture becomes dim. Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for
about 1 hour.
How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow
it to adapt to room conditions over a period of lime.
(1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.
(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it (after
about one hour).
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