Panasonic AG-HVX200PJ Operating Instructions - Page 124

Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the camerarecorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach. • Failure to heed this caution will cause the camera-recorder, P2 card or cassette to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage). Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields. • Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a TV set may cause distortion in the images and/or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the set emits. • The powerful magnetic fields generated by speakers or large motors may damage your recordings or distort the images. • The electromagnetic waves emitted from a microcomputer will adversely affect the camerarecorder, causing the images and/or sound to be distorted. • If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by products that generate magnetic fields that it no longer operates properly, turn it off and remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Then install the battery again or reconnect the AC adapter. After this, turn the camera-recorder back on. AC adapter and battery • If the battery is extremely hot or cold, the CHARGE lamp will blink several times before charging starts. • If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when the battery temperature is normal, there may be something wrong with the battery or AC adapter. Contact your dealer. • The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm. • The AC adapter can interfere with radio reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it. • The AC adapter may make some noise when you are using it, but this is normal. Take precautions not to drop the camera when moving it. • Strong impacts may damage the camera and cause it to stop working. • Handle the camera with care, using the hand strap or shoulder strap to carry it. Do not spray the camera with insect sprays or other volatile substances. • These can warp the camera or cause the finish to come off. • Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time. Do not use the camera-recorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage equipment. • Using the camera-recorder near a radio transmitter or high-voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images and/or sound. After use, remove the cassette and battery and disconnect the AC power supply cord. • The tape can become slack or damaged if you leave it in the camera. Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the camera-recorder when using it at the beach and other similar places. • Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder, P2 card and cassette. (Be especially careful when inserting or removing the P2 card or cassettes.) 124