Panasonic PV-GS50-K Condensation, Digital Video Head Cleaner, Take out the Cassette

≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a small amount of electricity is consumed.)

≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery clean.

ªCondensation

If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, [DEW DETECTED] Indication will flash, and the Palmcorder will automatically turn off after about 1 minute.

If this happens, follow the steps below:

1Take out the Cassette.

≥None of the other functions operate. Depending on the amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may become difficult. If this happens, wait for 2 to 3 hours before taking the Cassette out.

2Open the Cassette Compartment and wait for 2 to 3 hours.

≥The number of hours you should wait depends on the amount of condensation and ambient temperature.

32 to 3 hours later, turn on the Palmcorder and check to see if the [DEW DETECTED] Indication is displayed.

≥Even if the [DEW DETECTED] Indication is

not displayed, as a precaution, please wait for another hour before using the Palmcorder.

Watch for Condensation Even Before the [DEW DETECTED] Indication Is Displayed.

≥Because condensation takes place gradually, the [DEW DETECTED] Indication may not be displayed during the first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the Palmcorder.

≥In 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/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Palmcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally.

ªDigital Video Head Cleaner

If the heads (the parts that make contact with tape) are dirty, mosaic-like noise patterns 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 Palmcorder cannot record at all.

Others

Causes of Digital Video Heads Becoming Dirty ≥Large quantity of dust in the air ≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment ≥Damaged tape

≥Long operating hours

Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner (AY-DVMCLA)

1Insert the Head Cleaner into the Palmcorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette.

2Press the [1] Button, and 20 seconds later, Press the [∫] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.)

3Take out the head cleaner. Insert a Video Cassette and start recording. Then, play the tape back to check the recorded image.

4If the image is still not clear, repeat Steps 1 to 3. (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 Mini DV may be damaged. In 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 Palmcorder needs to be cleaned at a service center. Please consult a distributor or Panasonic Servicenter.

≥Video head cleaners can be purchased from service centers.

≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a malfunction of the product. It is not covered by the warranty.

Periodic 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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