Panasonic SV-AV25 operating instructions About the Battery, Condensation

≥When the AC adaptor is in use, it may generate whirring sounds. This is normal.

≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC Adaptor from the AC Main socket. (If it is left connected, about 0.3 W of current is

consumed at most.)

≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor clean at all times.

ªAbout the Battery

Battery characteristics

A lithium ion battery is a small-sized battery with large capacity. However, when it is cooled down due to the low temperature (50oF (10oC) or less), the operating time becomes short by its characteristics and it may not operate properly. In this case, warm the battery moderately (e.g. in a pocket) and then insert it just before you use the Camera. (When using a body warmer, be careful that it does not directly touch the battery.)

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

≥If it is left attached to this unit, a minute amount of current is consumed even when this unit power is off. If it is left for a long time, over discharge takes place. The battery may become unusable even after it is charged.

Have spare batteries on hand when you use this unit outdoors.

≥In a cold place, the recordable time will be shorter.

≥When you travel, be sure to bring the supplied AC adaptor for charging in the place you are visiting.

If the battery is dropped, check that the terminal is not deformed.

≥If the battery attached to this unit with the terminal is deformed, it may damage the body of SD Video Camera.

Be sure to pull out the battery and the card, disconnect the plug after use. ≥Store the battery in a cool and dry place

with a relatively stable temperature. (recommended temperature: 59 to 77°F

(15 to 25oC), recommended humidity:

40 to 60%)

≥Extremely high or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.

≥If the battery is kept in hot, humid, smoky or dusty places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

≥Store the battery in a completely discharged state. To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once every year and storing it again after you completely use up the charged capacity.

Do not throw the battery into a fire.

≥If you heat or burn the battery, it may cause an explosion.

≥The battery has a limited life.

If the operating time is drastically shortened even after charging, the life has expired. Replace it with a new battery.

ªCondensation

When using the camera outdoors during very cold weather, dew can be formed on the camera and the lens when you return to a warm place.

If condensation takes place, the lens may be fogged or the camera may not properly operate. Take care not to cause condensation and take the appropriate countermeasures.

Causes of condensation

Differences in temperature and humidity as shown below cause condensation. ≥When this unit is brought into a warm

room from outdoors in the cold.

≥When this unit is brought inside a car from outside.

≥When warming a cold room suddenly. ≥When cool air from an air conditioner is

directly blowing on the unit. ≥When the place is humid.

When condensation has taken place: ≥Turn the power off and leave this unit in

this condition for about 1 hour. When the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. ≥When you move this unit from a cold place to a warm place, enclose the camera in a

plastic bag, wait until the camera is

warmed, and then take it out of the bag. 47