Panasonic AG-DVX100P manual Storage tips

Storage tips

When storing the camera recorder, eject the cassette from the camera recorder and remove the battery.

Store all components in a location where the humidity level is low and the temperature is relatively stable.

Recommended temperature range:

59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C)

Recommended relative humidity:

40% to 60%

Camera recorder

OWrap the camera recorder in soft cloth to keep out dust.

Battery

OThe battery’s service life is reduced if the battery is stored in a location where the temperature is extremely high or extremely low.

OIf the battery is stored in a location exposed to high concentrations of oily vapors and/or dust, the terminals may corrode or other problems may develop, possibly resulting in malfunctioning.

ODo not bring metal objects (such as necklaces or hairpins) into contact with the battery terminals. The terminals may short circuit and generate heat, and touching them in this condition may cause severe burns.

OStore the battery only when it is fully discharged. It is recommended that the battery be charged once a year when it is being stored long-term and that it be placed back in storage after it has been fully discharged using the camera recorder.

Cassette tapes

OBefore storing a cassette tape, rewind the tape to its start. If a tape that has been stopped at some interim point along its length is stored for six months or more (this period of time differs depending on the storage conditions), tape slack will develop. Always rewind the tape to its start before storing it.

OReturn cassette tapes to their original cases before storing them. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), humidity and other such conditions may damage the tapes. Dust contains particles of hard mineral substances, and if dust should enter inside a cassette, these particles may in turn be transferred to the heads and other parts, possibly resulting in their damage. Make a habit of always returning the cassettes to their original cases.

OFast forward and rewind cassette tapes once every six months. If tapes are kept wound up for more than a year, they may become warped or distorted due to the expansion and contraction caused by changes in the temperature and humidity. In addition, layers of tape may stick together.

ODo not place cassette tapes near matter or equipment which emits strong magnetic fields.

OExtremely fine magnetic particles are contained in the coating of the tape surface, and it is here that the signals are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys and other such items may have stronger magnetic fields than suspected, which may erase recordings or give rise to noise in the pictures and sound.

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