Regular Inspection (Maintenance)

Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the camera recorder when it is used over a long period. Dust may enter the camera recorder especially if it is used outdoors. This may affect the image and sound quality of the camera recorder. Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours (suggested guideline).

You can check the usage time of the fan in the [System] menu B [System Information] B [Fan

Hour].(A P105 [ Fan Hour ] )

If the fan is used for more than 9000 hours without replacement, “FAN MAINTENANCE REQUIRED”

will be displayed every time you turn on the power.SDHC/SDXC Cardso SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as “SD card” in this manual.

o This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot.

o Use an SD card (4 GB to 128 GB) with Class 6 or higher performance, formatted using this camera recorder.

oDepending on the recording format, SD card with Class 4 or higher performance can also be used.

(A P43 [Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format] )

*Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.

oIf the SD card contains files recorded by devices other than this camera recorder or files that are saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not be properly recorded. In addition, the remaining space on the card may not increase even when files are deleted using a PC.

Handling of SD Cards

o The status indicator lights up in red when data on the SD card is being accessed.

Do not remove the SD card during data access (such as recording, playback, or formatting). Do not turn off the power or remove the battery and AC adapter during access either.

oDo not use or store the SD card in a place that is subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

oDo not place the SD card near locations that are exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves. o Inserting the SD card incorrectly may result in damage of this unit or the SD card.

o We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on the SD card. Please back up any important data.

o Make use of the SD card within the prescribed conditions of use.

Do not use it at the following locations. Places that are subject to direct sunlight, high humidity or corrosion, places near thermal equipment, sandy or dusty places, or in a car under the sun with the doors and windows closed.

oDo not bend or drop the SD card, or subject it to strong impact or vibration.

o Do not splash the SD card with water. o Do not dismantle or modify the SD card.

o Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal object.

o Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere to the terminals.

oDo not remove the labels or stick other labels or stickers on the SD cards.

o Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SD cards. Always use oil-based pens.

o If you format (initialize) the SD card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.

o You are recommended to use cards that are formatted (initialized) on this camera recorder. 0 The SD card may be damaged if the camera recorder is not operated correctly. Formatting

(Initializing) the SD card may allow it to operate correctly.

0 SD cards that have been formatted (initialized) on other cameras, computers or peripheral equipment may not operate correctly. In this case, format (initialize) the SD card on this camera recorder.

o If you want to wipe out all information by completely erasing the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the SD card with a hammer, etc. When formatting or erasing data using the camera recorder, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the SD card.

o Some commercially available SD cards may be harder to be removed from this unit. Remove them by hooking onto the groove on the cards.

0 It will be easier to remove the cards after several times.0 Do not stick any stickers on the cards.Groove

o The SD card. may pop out when it is being removed. Be careful not to lose the card.

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