Panasonic AG-DVC7P 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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