Sony CCD-FX620 - Manual (Page 22)

Maintenance Information and Précautions
To Reattach the Eyecup
(1) Replace the small lens inside the viewfinder (2) Align the groove on the eyecup wuh the • mark on the
barrel. (3) Turn the eyecup clockwise.
Precautions
Camcorder Operation
• operate the camcoroer on 5.0 V (battery pack) or 7 5 V (AC power adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual.
• Stioukl arty soM object or hguid la№ into the casing, detach the power source from the camcoroer and have
the camcorder checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further
• Do not hold the camcorder by the viewfinder.[a]
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. № particularly careful ol the lens.
• Keep the lens cap on the lens when not using the camera.
• Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up intemalfy.
• Keep the camcorder away from strong magrtefic fields or mechanical vibration.
• Do not M sand gel Into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or dusty
place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may causa the unit to malfunction and
sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired.[b]
• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a
malfunction and someOmea the malfunction cannot be repaired.[c]
Camcorder Care
• Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140°F I60°C). such as in a car parked in the sun or
under direct sunlight.
• When the camcorder is not to be used tor a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape.
Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and VTR sections and play back a tape for about 3
remove dust, it there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft
lid detergent
IT of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the
• Clean the lens with a soft brush
cloth.
• Clean the camcorder body with a soft dry doth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened
solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.
Handling Tapes
• Do not insert anything into the small holes oi
type, thickness of the tape, or it the tab is out or in
AC Power Adaptor Care
Charging
• Repeated charging while soma 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.
• Charge the battery on a flat place without vibration.
• The battery will get hot during charging. But It is normal.
• Do not continuously recharge a charged battery pack as that will cause the battery pack efticiency to
deteriorate.
Charging temperature
The temperature range for charging is At to 95°F (5’C to 35‘C). However, to prevent maximum battery
efficiency, the recommended temperature range is 50’F to 86'F (10-C to 30^C).
Others
• The model for USA or Canada One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and
will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your
dealer.
• Disconnect the AC power cord of the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect
the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if it has been oropo^ or damaged.
> 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.
• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting surface, if it does, a
short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
• Always keep the metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
• While the unit is in use, particularly dunng charging, keep it away from AM receiver and video equipment
because it will disturb AM reception and video operation.
> Do r>oi place the unit in locations where it is:
—Extremely hot or cold
—Dusty or dirty
—Very humid
—Vibrating
• If any difficulty should arise, disconnect the AC power cord ot the ui d connect the nearest Sony dealer.
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