Panasonic AG-DVC30 specifications Operating precautions, AC adapter and battery

Operating precautions

Do not allow any water to get into the camera-recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach.

O Failure to heed this caution will cause the camera-recorder or cassette to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage).

Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields.

O Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a TV set may cause distortion in the images and/or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the set emits.

O The powerful magnetic fields generated by speakers or large motors may damage your tape recordings or distort the images.

O The electromagnetic waves emitted from a microcomputer will adversely affect the camera-recorder, causing the images and/or sound to be distorted.

O If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by products that generate magnetic fields that it no longer operates properly, turn it off and remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Then install the battery again or re-connect the AC adapter. After this, turn the camera-recorder back on.

Do not use the camera-recorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage equipment.

O Using the camera-recorder near a radio transmitter or high-voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images and/or sound.

Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the camera-recorder when using it at the beach and other similar places.

O Sand and dust can damage the camera- recorder and cassette. (Be especially careful when inserting or removing the cassettes.)

AC adapter and battery

O If the battery has become extremely hot or cold or if it has not been used for a long time and has no charge, the CHARGE lamp will blink several times and charging will start automatically.

O If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when the battery temperature is normal, it may mean that something is wrong with the battery or AC adapter. Consult your dealer.

O When the battery is warm, it will take longer to charge than normal.

O When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the sound from the radio may be distorted. Keep the AC adapter at least a yard away from the radio.

O Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is being used; however, this is not a sign of malfunctioning.

Do not drop the camera-recorder while carrying it.

O Strong impact may damage the camera- recorder to the extent that it will no longer operate properly.

O When carrying the camera-recorder around, use the hand strap, handle or shoulder strap, and remember to handle it carefully.

Do not expose the camera-recorder to insect sprays or volatile substances.

O Contact with insect sprays or volatile substances may distort the shape of the camera-recorder and/or cause its finish to peel off.

O Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time.

After use, always remove the cassette and remove the battery or unplug the AC cord from the power outlet.

O If the cassette is left inside the camera- recorder, the tape may become slack or damaged.

O Leaving the battery on the camera-recorder for an extended period may cause the battery voltage to drop excessively, and it may not be possible to re-use it even after charging it.

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