Sony DCR-SX65 Handycam® Handbook - Page 89

Table of contents Useful recording techniques  [Show others]  [POWER SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [A.SHUT OFF]  [NEVER], and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (p. 73). About battery life  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.  Each battery's life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions. About handling of your camcorder On use and care  Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations:  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.  Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly.  Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur.  On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.  Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.  Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.  Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.  If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.  Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder.  Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside.  When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.  Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it.  Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.  Keep metal contacts clean.  If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.  Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin.  If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. When not using your camcorder for a long time  To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month.  Use up the battery pack completely before storing it. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder.  If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on.  Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows:  You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.  You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. Index US 89