Sony HXR-MC88 Operating Instructions - Page 106

Maintenance and precautions (Continued) About battery life • The battery has a limited lifespan. 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 charging the battery pack • Use the AC Adaptor (supplied) to charge the designated batteries only. If you charge other types of batteries, those batteries may leak, heat up, burst, or give an electric shock, resulting in burns or injury. • Remove the charged battery from the AC Adaptor. • The CHG lamp of the supplied AC Adaptor flashes in 2 patterns as follows: Fast-flashing: Turns on and off rapidly at about 0.15-second intervals. Slow-flashing: Turns on and off alternately for about 1.5 seconds, and turns off completely for about 1.5 seconds. The lamp repeats this sequence. • If the CHG lamp is fast-flashing, remove the battery that is being charged, and then re-attach the same battery again firmly. If the CHG lamp continues fast-flashing, the cause could be that the battery is damaged, or the battery is not a designated type. Check the battery to confirm whether it is a designated type or not. If it is a designated type, remove the battery first, and then attach a brand-new battery or another known-to-be-good battery to see if the AC Adaptor is working correctly. If the AC Adaptor is working correctly, the cause could be that the battery is damaged. • If the CHG lamp is flashing, the AC Adaptor is in standby mode and charging is suspended. When the ambient temperature is out of the appropriate temperature range for charging, the AC Adaptor suspends charging automatically and enters standby mode. When the ambient temperature returns to an appropriate temperature, the AC Adaptor restarts charging and the CHG lamp lights up. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). 106 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 or cold. 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, the camcorder may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. - Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. - Anywhere very humid. • Operate your camcorder on 7.4 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V DC (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. • Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. • Keep the 1 (On/Standby) button set to the standby position when you are not using your camcorder.