Panasonic PV-GS500 operating instructions ª About dirty heads, ª About the Camcorder

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ªAbout dirty heads

If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape) become dirty, normal recording and playback are not properly performed. Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner.

≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back for about 10 seconds. (If you do not stop the

playback, it automatically stops about 15 seconds later.)

≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.

If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD CLEANING” appears during recording. During playback, moreover, the following symptoms appear.

≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the sound is interrupted.

≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes appear.

≥The whole screen becomes blue and there is no picture or sound.

When normal playback cannot be performed even after the head cleaning

One possible cause is that normal recording could not be performed because the heads were dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads, and perform recording and playback again. If normal playback can be performed, the heads are clean. Before an important recording, be sure to conduct a test recording to make sure that normal recording can be performed.

≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the problem may be the tape. If so, try another cassette.

≥During playback, the picture or sound may be interrupted momentarily, but this is not a malfunction of the Camcorder. (One possible cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.)

ªAbout the Camcorder

≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time, the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.

Keep the Camcorder away from magnetized equipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video game equipment.

≥If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV,

images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessor may adversely affect the Camcorder, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.

≥If the Camcorder is affected by such equipment and does not function properly, turn off the Camcorder power and detach the battery or AC adaptor. Then, connect the battery or AC adaptor again and turn on the Camcorder

power.

Do not use your Camcorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables.

≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camcorder.

≥If the Camcorder is sprayed with such

chemicals, the Camcorder body may become deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Camcorder for a long time.

When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or dusty place such as on a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the Camcorder. Also, protect the Camcorder from getting wet.

≥Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a cassette.)

≥If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the Camcorder body carefully. Then,

wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.

While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it.

≥A strong impact on the Camcorder may break its housing, causing it to malfunction.

Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Camcorder.

≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack.

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