Panasonic NV-GS55GC operating instructions Video Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the Battery

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ª Video Head Clogging and Care	ª Optimal Use of the Battery
If the heads (the parts that make contact with the	Battery Characteristics
tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear	This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.
on the playback image, or the screen as a whole	Its ability to generate power is based upon the
becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty,	chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This
recording performance deteriorates, and, in the	reaction is susceptible to the surrounding
worst case, the Movie Camera cannot record at	temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature
all.	is too high or too low, the operating time of the
Causes of Dirty Heads	Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in
≥Large quantity of dust in the air	an extremely cold environment, the Battery may
≥High-temperature and high-humidity	operate only for about 5 minutes. If the Battery
environment	becomes extremely hot, a protective function may
≥Damaged tape	operate, and the Battery may become unusable
≥Long operating hours	for a while.
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head	Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use
Cleaner	Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie
1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie	Camera. (If it is left attached to the Movie
Camera in the same manner as a Video	Camera, a minute amount of current is consumed
Cassette.	even when the Movie Camera power is off.) If the
2 Press the [1] Button, and approximately	Battery is left attached to the Movie Camera for a
20 seconds later, press the [∫] Button. (Do	long time, over-discharge takes place. The
not rewind the tape.)	Battery may become unusable after it is charged.
3 Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video	Disposing of an Unusable Battery
Cassette and start recording. Then, play the	≥The Battery has a limited life.
tape back to check the recorded image.	≥Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may
4 If the image is not still clear, repeat	cause an explosion.
Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner	Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery
for 3 times or more consecutively.)	Clean
Notes:	Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with
≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head	dirt, dust, or other substances.
Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches	If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see
the end, and then use it again from the	if the Battery body and terminals are deformed.
beginning in the same manner as before.	Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning,	Camera or AC Adaptor may damage the Movie
the tape may be damaged. In this case,	Camera or AC Adaptor.
immediately stop using that Cassette.	ª Cautions for Storage
≥Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive
	Before storing the Movie Camera, take the
cleaning may cause excessive wear of the
	Cassette out and detach the Battery.
heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be
	Store all the components in a dry place with a
played back even after the heads are cleaned.)
	relatively stable temperature.
≥If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the
	(Recommended Temperature: 15 to 25oC,
Head Cleaner, the Movie Camera needs to be
	Recommended Humidity: 40 to 60%)
cleaned at a service centre. Please consult a
	Movie Camera
dealer.
	≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from
≥Video Head Cleaners can be purchased from
	getting into the Camera.
service centres.
	≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that
≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not
	expose it to high temperature.
considered a malfunction of the product. It is not
	Battery
covered by the warranty.
	≥Extremely high temperatures or low
Periodical Check-up
	temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery.
To maintain the highest image quality, we
	≥If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places,
recommend replacement of worn parts, such as
	the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
heads, etc., after approximately 1000 hours of
	≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to come
use. (This, however, depends on operating
	in contact with metal objects (such as
-106-necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in