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1Remove the tape if it is inserted.
•It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction.
2Leave the Camcorder with the Cassette Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature.
When [ 
DEW ] blinks in yellow
•You cannot use the Tape Recording/Playback Mode. Leave the Camcorder for about 30 minutes.
•However, you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when the cassette is not inserted.
When [ 
DEW ] blinks in red
•The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the Camcorder automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.
3Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication
disappears.
Especially in cold conditions, dew may be frozen. In this case, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears.
Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed.
•The condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances. When condensation occurs on the lens or the Camcorder, it also may occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the Cassette Compartment Cover.
When the Lens Is Fogged:
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
Video Head Clogging and Care
If the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape) are dirty,
Causes of Dirty Heads
•Large quantity of dust in the air
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•Damaged tape
•Long operating hours
Using Panasonic cleanig cassette
1Insert the Head Cleaner into the Camcorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette.
2Press the [►] Button, and approximately 20 seconds later, press the [
] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.)
3Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video Cassette and start recording. Then, play the tape back to check the recorded image.
4 If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner 3 times or more consecutively.)
Notes:
•Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and then use it again from the beginning in the same manner as before.
•If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the tape may be damaged. In this case, immediately stop using that Cassette.
•Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be played back even after the heads are cleaned.)
•If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head Cleaner, the Camcorder needs to be cleaned at a Servicenter. Please consult a dealer.
•Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a malfunction of the product. It is not covered by the warranty.
Periodical Check-up
To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend replacement of worn parts, such as heads, etc., after approximately 1000 hours of use. (This, however, depends on operating conditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust, etc.)
Optimal Use of the Battery
Battery Characteristics
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in an extremely cold environment, the Battery may operate only for about 5 minutes. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protective function may operate, and the Battery may become unusable for a while.
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use
Be sure to detach the Battery from the Camcorder. (If it is left attached to the Camcorder, a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Camcorder power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a long time,
Disposing of an Unusable Battery
•The Battery has a limited life.
•Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt, dust, or other substances. If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see if the Battery body and terminals are deformed. Attaching a deformed Battery to the Camcorder or AC Adaptor may damage the Camcorder or AC Adaptor.
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