Panasonic AG-DVG7P manual $ Condensation, $ Video Head Clogging and Care

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Cautions for Use

$ Condensation

If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Camera Recorder is turned on, condensation has formed inside the Camera Recorder. In this case, the Camera Recorder power is turned off automatically after about 1 minute.

Follow the steps below:

1 Take out the Cassette.

ONone 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.

2 Open the Cassette Compartment Cover and wait for 2 to 3 hours.

OThe number of hours to wait depends on the amount of condensation and ambient temperature.

3 2 to 3 hours later, turn on the Camera Recorder power and check to see if the Condensation Indication is displayed.

OEven if the Condensation Indication is not displayed, as a precaution, please wait for another hour before using the Camera Recorder.

Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed.

OBecause condensation takes place gradually, the Condensation Indication may not be displayed during the first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the Camera Recorder.

OIn extremely cold places, condensation may freeze and form frost. In this case, the frost melts first, thus forming condensation, and then it takes another 2 to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation.

When the Lens is Fogged:

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Camera Recorder 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 tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, in the worst case, the Camera Recorder cannot record at all.

Causes of Dirty Heads

OLarge quantity of dust in the air

OHigh-temperature and high-humidity environment ODamaged tape

OLong operating hours

Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner

1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Camera Recorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette.

2 Press the [1] Button, and approximately 20 seconds later, press the [$] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.)

3 Take 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 for 3 times or more consecutively.)

Notes:

ODo 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.

OIf the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the tape may be damaged. In this case, immediately stop using that Cassette.

ODo 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.)

OIf the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head Cleaner, the Camera Recorder needs to be cleaned at a service center. Please consult a dealer.

OVideo Head Cleaners can be purchased from service centres.

OHead 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.)

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder For Remote Controller Important Safeguards Antenna Lead in Wire Carefully observe copyright laws Information for Your SafetyManufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents $ Notes about Video Head CloggingContents Standard Accessories Optional Accessories LCD Monitor Open Button Push Open -15- LCD Monitor -15-,-49 Controls and Components$ Camera Recorder Eyecup Viewfinder -15-,-49Mode Button Mode ` Operation Mode Lamps CAMERA/VCR $ Remote Controller 15˚ 15˚ Remote Controller$ Inserting a Button-type Battery $ Using the Remote ControllerAttach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it Power Supply$ Using the AC Adaptor $ Using the BatteryAttaching the Shoulder Strap $ Adjust the Grip BeltCharging Time and Available Recording Time Lens Cap and Grip BeltTurning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting Modes $ How to Turn on the Power $ How to Turn off the Power$ How to Switch Modes Inserting a Cassette$ Adjusting Brightness and Color Level Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor$ Using the Viewfinder $ Using the LCD MonitorTo Exit the Menu Screen Using the Menu ScreenList of Menus 12bit Audio Display Setup Digital EffectBefore Use Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeRecording from a high position Holding the Camera Recorder for RecordingNormal Recording Low-Angle Recording$ To Check the Recording Recording$ Recording Lamp Tally Lamp $ To Pause the Recording$ To Finish the Recording $ Recording Yourself$ Progressive Photoshot Press the Photo Shot Button M in the Recording Pause ModePhotoshot $ Digital Still Picture$ To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionFade In/Out Functions To Cancel Image StabilizerImage Stabilizer Function Cinema Function Backlight Compensation FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Recording in Natural Colors To Cancel the Program AE FunctionTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Special SituationsTurn the Push Dial until the Indication is displayed Adjusting White Balance Manually$ About White Balance Sensor Press the Push Dial until the Iris Indication appears Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Picture Effects With PIC.E. Button Manual Focus AdjustmentTo Cancel the Picture Effect Picture Effect FunctionsPicture Effects From P.EFFECT Menu $ Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode Mix ModePress the Push Dial to select the MNL AGC*, NO-AGC Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity LevelSet Camera Functions Recording Setup MIC Level ADJ. YES To Stop Playback $ Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back $ Variable Speed Search Function Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackSlow Motion Playback $ Cue/Review Playback$ Jog Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackFinding the End of Recording Continuous Index Search Index Search Functions$ Photoshot Index Search $ Scene Index SearchTo Change the Enlarging Area of an Image To Cancel the Digital EffectPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsTo Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Playing Back on Your TVTo Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing $ To Adjust the Audio LevelTo Cancel Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentTo Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for RecordingDigital Dubbing $ To Display Date/Time Indication $ To Change the Counter Display Mode$ To Change the Display Mode Indications$ Recording $ Concerning the Power Supply$ Alarm Sounds $ Inserting/Removing the Cassette$ Cinema Function $ Progressive Photoshot Function$ Backlight Compensation Function $ Wind Noise Reduction Function$ White Balance $ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment$ Manual Iris Adjustment $ Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level$ Playback Digital Effect Functions $ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing$ Recording the Contents of Other Equipment $ Playback Zoom FunctionOnto the Camera Recorder $ After Use$ Cautions for Use $ About AC Adapter$ Video Head Clogging and Care $ Condensation$ Cautions for Storage $ Optimal Use of the BatteryViewfinder $ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodLCD Monitor Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Sounds cannot be played back Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time $ Time Code Explanation of Terms$ Digital Video System $ FocusAC Adapter SpecificationsDigital Video Camera Government Marketing Department Executive OfficeSoutheast Region Central Region