Sony CCD-TR61 - Manual (Page 38)

Maintenance Information and Precautions
On Handling Tapes
Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the
type, thickness of tape, or if the tab is out or in, etc.
Camcorder Care
e Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 60*C (140*F), such as in a car parked in the
sun or under direct sunlight.
• When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the
tape. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for
about 3 minutes.
• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on it. remove them with a soft
cloth.
e Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.
AC Power Adaptor
Charging
• Repeated charging while some capacity remains causes a lowering of battery capacity. However, the
original battery capacity can be recovered if you use the battery completely and charge It fully again.
0 Charge the battery on a flat place without vibration,
a The battery will get hot during charging. But this is normal.
Do not continuously recharge a charged battery pack as that will cause Ihe battery pack efllclancy to
deteriorate.
Charging temporahire
The temperature range for charging is S*C to 3S*C (41 *F to 9S‘F). However, to provide maximum
battery efficiency, the recommended temperature range when charging is 10'C to 30’C (S0‘F to 86‘F).
Others
a The model for USA or Canada: One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety
and will lit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
contact your dealer.
a Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect the cord (mains
lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself,
a Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if it has been dropped or damaged,
a Do not bend the AC power cord forcibly, or put a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and
may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
a Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate. If it does.
a short may occur and the unit may be damaged,
a Always keep the metal contacts clean,
a Do not disassemble the unit,
a Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
a While the unit is in use. particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video
equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation,
a While the unit is in use. it gets hot. But this is normal,
a Do not place the unit in locations where it is:
- Extremely hot or cold
- Dusty or dirty
- Very humid
- Vibrating
If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.