Panasonic AG-DVC 200E manual Maintenance, Error codes

Condensation

When the unit is taken from cold to warm surroundings or used in a very humid place, the water vapor contained in the air may turn into droplets of water when it makes contact with the head drum. This phenomenon is known as condensation, and if the tape is run while condensation has formed inside the unit, the tape tends to stick to the head drum.

Bear in mind the following points:

≥Remove the tape before starting to use the unit under conditions which may be conducive to the formation of condensation.

≥Before inserting the tape, set the power switch to ON, and check that the HUMID display has not lit in the viewfinder.

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To ensure safety, the HUMID display remains flashing and the head drum is rotated for 80 minutes after the condensation detection has been released.

During this period, none of the control buttons will operate.

Cleaning the heads

Use the AY-DVCL cleaning cassette as necessary to clean the heads.

Since the video heads may be damaged if the proper directions for using cleaning cassette are not followed, read the handling instructions which accompany the cleaning tape prior to use.

Cleaning inside the viewfinder

≥Do not use paint thinners or other solvents to remove dirt.

≥Use any of the lens cleaners available on the market to wipe the lens.

≥Never wipe the mirror under any circumstances.

If dirt or dust has adhered to the mirror, blow it away using an air blower available on the market.

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Replacing the backup battery

The backup battery is mounted in the unit prior to the unit’s shipment from the plant.

When the backup battery is used up and the power switch is set to ON, the BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY message appears in the viewfinder for 5 seconds.

Consult your dealer before replacing the old backup battery with a new one (CR2032 or BR2032). After replacing the battery, press the backup battery cover firmly into place until a click is heard. For details on the battery position, refer to “Parts and their functions” (pages 7 and 8).

Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras

Smear

This may occur when extremely bright subjects are shot. The higher the electronic shutter speed, the more this phenomenon is liable to occur.

When an error has occurred in the unit for some reason or other, one of the error codes shown on the right will be displayed in the viewfinder.