Panasonic NV RZ 15 B operating instructions Condensation, Optimum Use of the Battery

Cautions for Use (cont.)

∫Condensation

If Condensation Has Formed Inside the Movie Camera, Recording is Not Possible.

Symptoms of Condensation

If the following symptoms occur, condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera.

1The Condensation Indication [3] on the

LCD Monitor or in the Viewfinder flashes. After this indication flashes for a few seconds, the Movie Camera automatically turns off.

2When you turn on the Movie Camera, it turns off.

However, the Movie Camera also turns off when the Battery is discharged.

Remedy

≥Wait a few hours before operating the Movie Camera again.

(The actual time depends on the surrounding conditions.)

≥Turn on the Movie Camera.

≥Confirm that the Condensation Indication is not displayed any more.

≥For added safety, wait about 1 more hour.

Remarks about Condensation

≥Condensation can form if the Movie Camera is suddenly brought from cold surroundings to a place where it is hot or humid.

≥Since condensation forms gradually, there may already be some condensation inside the Movie Camera even before the Condensation Indication begins to flash.

≥In an extremely cold place, condensation may freeze and turn into frost. As the Movie Camera cannot detect frost, the Condensation Indication does not appear until the frost melts.

Precautions against Condensation

When moving it from a very cold place to a very warm place, keep it in a tightly closed plastic bag or similar to prevent condensation from forming.

∫Cautions for Transport

≥When not actually recording, carry the Movie Camera in a specially designed Carrying Case.

≥Keep the packing materials. When transporting the Movie Camera in the future, pack it in the same way as it was when you purchased it.

∫Optimum Use of the Battery

Special Characteristics of the Battery

This Battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Its ability to generate electric energy is based on an internal chemical reaction. This reaction is easily influenced by ambient temperature and humidity, and the useful operation time that the Battery can provide becomes shorter at high and low temperatures. When used in extremely cold surroundings, the Battery may only be able to provide approximately 5 minutes of operation time. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protection function is activated and prevents the use of the Battery for some time.

After Use, Always Remove the Battery.

Be sure to remove the Battery from the Movie Camera. (If it is attached to the Movie Camera, a small amount of electric current is consumed even if the Movie Camera is turned off.) Leaving the Battery attached to the Movie Camera for a very long time could cause it to become excessively discharged, so that it cannot be used any more even after charging.

Discarding a Battery That Has Become Unusable

≥The usable life of the Battery is limited.

≥Do not throw the Battery in a fire because it could explode.

Keep the Battery’s Terminals Clean.

Be careful that the terminals do not get plugged up with dust, dirt or other substances.

If you accidentally drop the Battery, confirm that the Battery itself and the terminals are not deformed. Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie Camera could damage the Movie Camera.

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