Panasonic WV-CS954 operating instructions Operating Precautions

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

■The camera does not have a power switch

Power turns on as soon as the power cord is plugged into a power outlet. Before cleaning the camera, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

■What to do if OVER HEAT appears on the display

This message indicates that the interior of the camera has become very hot. Immediately unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and contact a qualified service person or system installer.

■Note the following to ensure long-term trouble-

free operation

Long operation under high temperatures and high humidity can cause components to deteriorate and shorten camera life.

The recommended ambient operation temperature is less than +35 °C.

Make sure the camera is installed in a location where it is not directly exposed to heat from a radiator, heater, etc.

■Avoid use of this camera in a food preparation area and other locations where there are large amounts of steam vapor and oil.

■About the Camera Cleaning Function

Prolonged use can lead to noise on the monitor and divergence of preset positions.

If such conditions persist even after you perform camera cleaning (page 35), use the special setup menu to execute the “REFRESH” operation (page 39).

If you are using a matrix switcher with a camera cleaning function (WJ-SX550C), configure the matrix switcher Auto Cleaning settings so cleaning is performed once a day.

■This camera is designed for use in a hanging

configuration only.

Do not use it in an upright configuration on a tabletop, floor, etc. Such conditions create the risk of malfunction.

■CCD color filter burn-in

Intense light concentrated on one spot for a long period can cause deterioration of the CCD internal color filters, and discoloration of the affected part. Even if the camera position is changed from a fixed position, the discoloration at the previous location of the concentrated light will remain on the screen.

■Do not point the camera at a strong light source.

Intense light such as that produced by a spotlight concentrated on one part of the screen can cause blooming (rainbow around the strong light) or smearing (vertical stripes above and below the strong light).

Bright Subject

Smearing

Blooming

■Do not aim the camera at the same object for a

long time.

Burn-in of an image may be caused on the fluorescent screen of CRT.

■Handle the camera carefully.

Do not drop the camera, or subject it to strong impact or vibration. Such conditions create the risk of malfunction.

■Do not allow the camera to become wet.

Make sure that it is not exposed directly to water. Such conditions create the risk of malfunction.

■Condensation inside of the dome cover

Remove the dome cover and use a soft cloth to wipe off the moisture.

■Consumables

Parts having contacts such as the lens-drive motors, cooling fan motor and slip-rings inside the camera are subject to wear with time. Please ask the nearest service center about replacement and maintenance of such parts.

■Cleaning the camera

Turn off the camera and wipe it with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, wipe it off gently with a soft cloth moistened with a weak solution of water and a neutral kitchen detergent. Wring all excess liquid from the cloth before wiping the camera. Next, wipe off all remaining solution with a soft, dry cloth.

A dirty dome cover or lens causes deterioration of picture quality. Use lens cleaning paper (like the type available for cleaning eyeglasses or a camera lens) to clean the lens.

The dome cover is particularly susceptible to damage. Gently wipe it with a soft cloth.

-7-