[] About 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 3 feet (1 meter) or more away from radio.
. When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
o After use_ be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.)
. Always keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery clean.
[] Condensation
If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation Indication [ [_3 ] is displayed on the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor and the messages [[J_3 DEW DETECT] or [[_3 EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. In this case, follow the procedure below.
1Remove the tape if it is inserted.
•It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction.
2Leave the Camcorder with the Cassette
Compartment Cover closed to cool or
warm it to the ambient temperature.
3Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to
the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and
then check if the condensation indication
disappears.
Especially in cold conditions, dew may be frozen. In this case, it may take more time before the
condensation indication disappears.
Watch for Condensation even before the
Condensation indication is displayed.
. The condensation indication may not appear
depending on circumstances. When condensation occurs on the lens or the Camcorder, it also may occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the
Cassette Compartment Cover.
When the Lens Is Fogged:
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Camcorder 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 the
tape) are dirty,
Causes of Dirty Heads
•Large quantity of dust in the air
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•Damaged tape
•Long operating hours
Using Panasonic cleaning cassette
1Set the Mode Dial to Tape
Playback Mode.
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2insert the Head Cleaner into the Camcorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette.
3 Move the Joystick Control [J,], and
approximately 1S seconds later, move the
Joystick Control IT]. (Do not rewind the tape.)
4Take out the Head Cleaner. insert a Video
Cassette and start recording. Then, play the tape back to check the recorded image.
5 If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 1 to 4. (Do not use the Head Cleaner 3 times or more consecutively.)
Notes:
•Do 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.
•If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the tape may be damaged, tn this case, immediately stop using that Cassette.
•Do 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.)
•If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head Cleaner, the Camcorder needs to be cleaned at a Servicenter. Please consult a dealer.
•Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a malfunction of the product. It is not covered by the warranty.
Periodical
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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