HDD handling precautions, Access lamp | Panasonic SDR-H18, SDR-H20

Before using

HDD handling precautions

This unit has an internal HDD. The HDD is a precision instrument so take care when handling it.

∫Do not cause any vibrations or impacts to this unit.

The HDD may no longer be recognized or recording or playback may no longer be possible. In particular, do not cause any vibrations or impacts during recording or playback.

∫Do not drop this unit.

The HDD may be damaged if this unit receives a strong impact due it to being dropped etc.

This unit has a drop detection function to protect the HDD from impact if this unit is dropped. If it detects that this unit has been dropped during motion picture recording, the HDD protection operation sound may be recorded. Also if it detects that the unit is being continuously dropped, recording or playback may stop.

∫Take note of the temperature of this unit

It may no longer be possible to record or playback if the temperature of this unit is too high or low. A warning message will appear on this unit’s LCD monitor if an irregularity in the temperature is detected. (l 107)

∫Do not use the unit in a low pressure area

The HDD may be damaged if you use this unit where the altitude is more than 3000 m (9800 feet).

∫Back up important recorded data to protect it.

Save recorded data periodically on a computer, DVD disc, etc. for backup purposes. If the HDD fails, the recorded data cannot be repaired.

∫Indemnity concerning recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

Access lamp

∫ACCESS/PC lamp

≥When this unit accesses the HDD (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the ACCESS/PC lamp lights up.

≥If the following operations are performed when the ACCESS/PC lamp is lit, then the HDD or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction.

sCausing strong vibrations or impacts to this unit sOperating the OFF/ON switch or the mode dial sRemoving the battery or disconnecting the AC adaptor

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SDR-H200, SDR-H18, SDR-H20 specifications

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Panasonic SDR-H18, SDR-H200 operating instructions HDD handling precautions, Access lamp

Models: SDR-H200 SDR-H18 SDR-H20