Panasonic PVGS2 PVGS2 User Guide - Page 61

Others When you use your Camcorder on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Camcorder. • Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.) Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camcorder. • If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. • Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Camcorder for a long period of time. Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Camcorder. • The Camcorder body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. • Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack. • Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth. • For storing or transporting the Camcorder, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn. After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Camcorder or pull out the AC Cable from AC Jack. • If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder, the tape sags and deteriorates. • If the Battery is left on the Camcorder for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged. About AC Adaptor • If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer. • If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than normal. • If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 3 feet (1 meter) or more away from radio. • When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal. • After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.) • Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean. Condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation Indication [ DEW ] (yellow or red) blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor and the messages [DEW DETECTED] or [EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. In this case, follow the procedure below. Blinking in yellow: Dew is slightly adhering to the head or the tape. Blinking in red: Dew has adhered to the head or the tape. 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted. • It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction. 2 Leave the Camcorder with the Cassette Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature. When [ DEW ] blinks in yellow • You cannot use the Tape Recording/Playback Mode. Leave the Camcorder for about 30 minutes. • However, you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when the cassette is not inserted. When [ DEW ] blinks in red • The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the Camcorder automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours. 3 Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears. Especially in cold conditions, dew may be frozen. In this case, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears. Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed. • The condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances. When condensation occurs on the lens or the Camcorder, it also may occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the Cassette Compartment Cover. When the Lens Is Fogged: Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. Video Head Clogging and Care If the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise 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 Camcorder cannot record at all. 61