Panasonic AG DVC20 Dv Camcorder - Page 40

Maintenance Condensation When the unit is taken from cold to warm surroundings or used in a very humid place, the water vapor contained in the air may turn into droplets of water when it makes contact with the head drum. This phenomenon is known as condensation, and if the tape is run while condensation has formed inside the unit, the tape tends to stick to the head drum. Bear in mind the following points: ≥ Remove the tape before starting to use the unit under conditions which may be conducive to the formation of condensation. ≥ Before inserting the tape, set the power switch to ON, and check that the HUMID display has not lighted in the viewfinder. To ensure safety, the HUMID display remains flashing and the head drum is rotated for 80 minutes after the condensation detection has been released. During this period, none of the control buttons will operate. Replacing the backup battery The backup battery is mounted in the unit prior to the unit's shipment from the plant. When the backup battery is used up and the power switch is set to ON, the BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY message appears in the viewfinder for 5 seconds. Consult your dealer before replacing the old backup battery with a new one (CR2032). After replacing the battery, press the backup battery cover firmly into place until a click is heard. For details on the battery position, refer to "Parts and their functions" (pages 6 and 7). Cleaning the heads Use the AY-DVCL cleaning cassette as necessary to clean the heads. Since the video heads may be damaged if the proper directions for using cleaning cassette are not followed, read the handling instructions which accompany the cleaning tape prior to use. Cleaning inside the viewfinder ≥ Do not use paint thinners or other solvents to remove dirt. ≥ Use any of the lens cleaners available on the market to wipe the lens. ≥ Never wipe the mirror under any circumstances. If dirt or dust has adhered to the mirror, blow it away using an air blower available on the market. Phenomena inherent to CCD cameras Smear This may occur when extremely bright subjects are shot. The higher the electronic shutter speed, the more this phenomenon is liable to occur. Error codes When an error has occurred in the unit for some reason or other, one of the error codes shown on the right will be displayed in the viewfinder. Code No. 04 08 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 3F Description Problem with the pinch solenoid or reel brake solenoid Problem with the cleaning solenoid Problem with the supply reel Problem with the take-up reel Problem with the capstan Problem with the head cylinder Problem with loading Problem with the servo reference signal 40