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Cautions for Use
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600.
ªAfter Use
1Take out the Cassette. (l11)
2Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].
3Take out the Card.
4Detach the power supply and retract the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (l10, 12)
5To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap.
ªCautions for Use
When you use your Movie Camera in a rainy or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no water enters inside the Movie Camera.
≥Water may cause the Movie Camera or Cassette to malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the Movie Camera, wet a soft
cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).
≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV, images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use near a cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.
≥By strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors, recording on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie Camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly, turn off the Movie Camera power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.
Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power.
Do not use your Movie Camera near radio transmitters or
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or
Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purpose or other business use.
≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of time, the
internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥This Movie Camera is not intended for business use.
When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Movie Camera.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.)
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Movie Camera.
≥If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic product in contact with the Movie Camera for a long period of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Camera.
≥The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.
≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth.
≥For storing or transporting the Movie Camera, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains socket.
≥If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the tape sags and deteriorates.
≥If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged.
ªAbout AC Adaptor
≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.
≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than normal.
≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio.
≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. (If they are left connected, a minute
amount of current is consumed.)
≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean.
ªCondensation
If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Movie Camera is turned on, condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera. In this case, the Movie Camera power is turned off automatically after about 1 minute.
Follow the steps below:
1Take out the Cassette.
≥None of the other functions operate. Depending on the amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may even become difficult. If this happens, wait for
2 to 3 hours before taking the Cassette out.
2Open the Cassette Compartment Cover and wait for 2 to 3 hours.
≥The number of hours to wait depends on the amount of condensation and ambient temperature.
32 to 3 hours later, turn on the Movie Camera power and check to see if the Condensation Indication is displayed.
≥Even if the Condensation Indication is not displayed, as a precaution, please wait for another hour before using the Movie Camera.
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