The service manual when downloaded and printed out was clear and easy to read. The manual is complete with the schematic diagram and technical data. I occasionally require a manual and now having registered with this company I shall order from them in the future.
Text excerpt from page 99 (click to view)
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Maintenance
After finishing a recording
� At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. � When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery. Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder. � �
1. 1. Slide the TAPE OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. s Opening the cassette door ejects the tape automatically. s Please wait while the tape is completely ejected.
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2. After removing the tape, close the door and store the camcorder in a dust free environment. s Dust and other foreign materials can cause square-shaped noise or jerky images. 3. Set the power switch to the OFF mode. 4. Disconnect the power source or remove the Lithium Ion Battery Pack. s Hold down the BATTERY RELEASE button and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
