148How to avoid condensation:❍ Unload the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjustto temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.When condensation is detected:❍ The camcorder stops operating and the warning message “CONDENSATION HASBEEN DETECTED” appears for approx. 4 seconds and “h“ starts flashing.❍ If a cassette is loaded, the warning message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears and“v“ starts flashing. Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassettecompartment open. Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape.❍ A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected.Resuming use:❍ It takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate. After the condensationwarning stops flashing, wait for 1 more hour before resuming use.Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsDANGER!Treat the battery pack with care.• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 ºC. Do not leaveit near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.• Do not drop or knock it.• Do not get it wet.❍ Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them onthe day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.❍ Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact to metallicobjects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack.❍ Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and thecamcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.❍ Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten itslifecycle or affect performance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fullyand to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 ˚C. If you do notuse the battery pack for long periods, charge and discharge it fully at least once ayear. If you have more than 1 battery pack, perform these precautions at the sametime for all battery packs.
