Panasonic AG-DVC7 Dv Camcorder - Page 5

Information for Your Safety As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment. Camera Recorder OThe rating plate is on the underside of the Camera Recorder. AC Adaptor OThe rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. $ Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Camera Recorder correctly. OInjury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user. Try out the Camera Recorder. Be sure to try out the Camera Recorder before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly. The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents. The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Camera Recorder, its accessories or cassettes. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. OAll company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00- $ WARNING To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Use only the recommended accessories. $ Notes about Video Head Clogging OWhen the Camera Recorder's video heads have become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles), the [ ] Indication appears. In addition, the playback picture A is distorted with mosaic-like patterns (1 or 2 ). When the clogging further worsens, the whole screen may be black during playback 3 . OTo clean video heads that have become clogged with dirt, use the Digital Video Head Cleaner. OIf you want to purchase the same Digital Video Head Cleaner, please contact your Panasonic dealer to obtain it from the Panasonic spare parts department (part number VFK1451). OIf the video heads again become clogged with dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by damaged tape. In this case, stop using that cassette. We recommend that you use Panasonic cassettes. 5