Panasonic AG DVC20 3 Ccd Dv Camcorder - Page 37

Others When normal playback cannot be performed even after the head cleaning One possible cause is that normal recording could not be performed because the heads were dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads, and perform recording and playback again. If normal playback can be performed, the heads are clean. Before an important recording, be sure to conduct a test recording to make sure that normal recording can be performed. ≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the problem may be attributable to the tape. If so, try another cassette. ≥During playback, the picture or sound may be interrupted momentarily, but this is not a malfunction of the camerarecorder. (One possible cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.) ª About the camera-recorder ≥When the camera-recorder is used for a long time, the camera-recorder body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the camera-recorder away from magnetized equipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video game equipment. ≥If you use the camera-recorder on or near a TV, images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessor may adversely affect the camerarecorder, causing the disturbance of images and sounds. ≥If the camera-recorder is affected by such equipment and does not function properly, turn off the camera-recorder power and detach the battery or AC adapter. Then, connect the battery or AC adapter again and turn on the camerarecorder power. Do not use your camera-recorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables. ≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected. Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the camera-recorder. ≥If the camera-recorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera-recorder body may become deformed and the surface finish may peel off. ≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera-recorder for a long time. When you use your camera-recorder in a sandy or dusty place such as on a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the camera-recorder. Also, protect the camera-recorder from getting wet. ≥Sand or dust may damage the camera-recorder or cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a cassette.) ≥If sea water splashes onto the camera-recorder, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera-recorder body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth. While carrying the camera-recorder, do not drop or bump it. ≥A strong impact on the camera-recorder may break its housing, causing it to malfunction. Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera-recorder. ≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket. ≥The camera-recorder body may be discolored and the surface finish may peel off. ≥Wipe the camera-recorder with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the camera-recorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth. ≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions. Do not use this camera-recorder for surveillance purposes or other business use. ≥If you use the camera-recorder for a long time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. ª About the battery The battery used in the camera-recorder is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the effect of temperature increases with increasing or decreasing temperature. In the low temperature range, the fully charged indication may not appear, or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high temperature, moreover, the protection function may work, disabling use of the camera-recorder. Be sure to detach the battery after use ≥If the battery is left attached to the camera-recorder, a minute amount of current is consumed even when the camerarecorder power is [OFF]. If the battery is left attached to the camera-recorder for a long time, over-discharge takes place. The battery may become unusable after it is charged. Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the period during you want to record pictures in. In cold places such as a ski resort, the period during which you can record pictures is shortened. ≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC adapter so that you can recharge the batteries at your destination. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are deformed. ≥Attaching a deformed battery to the camera-recorder or AC adapter may damage the camera-recorder or AC adapter. After use, be sure to take the cassette out and detach the battery from the camera-recorder or pull out the AC mains lead from AC mains socket. ≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as constant temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC (59 oF) to 25 oC (77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%) ≥Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. ≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions. ≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity. ≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed. 37