Panasonic WVCW974 WVCW974 User Guide - Page 7

8. Do not install the camera near the air outlet of an air conditioner. The lens may become cloudy due to condensation if the camera is used under the following conditions. • Rapid temperature fluctuations by switching the air conditioner on and off. • Rapid temperature fluctuations due to frequent door opening and closing. • Use in an environment where eyeglasses become foggy. • Use in a room filled with cigarette smoke or dust. If the lens becomes cloudy due to condensation, remove the dome cover and wipe all moist surfaces with a soft cloth. 9. Consumables Parts having contacts such as the lens-drive motors, cooling fan motor and slip-rings inside the camera are subject to wear with time. Please ask the nearest service center about replacement and maintenance of such parts. 10. Do not aim the camera at the same object for a long time. Burn-in of an image may be caused on the fluorescent screen of CRT. 11. Self-diagnosis Function If the camera continues operating abnormally for 30 seconds or more due to such an accident as external noise, the camera will automatically reset its power. In the case it happens frequently, check if there would be any environmental cause. * Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. herewith declares that it will not be liable for any damage, whether direct or indirect, caused by using the product for business transaction or security, or malfunctioning of this product. ■ Operating precautions ■ What to do if OVER HEAT appears on the display. This message indicates that the inside of the camera has become extremely hot. Immediately turn off the camera and contact your retailer. ■ What to do if WARM UP-PLEASE WAIT.** appears on the display. This message indicates that the inside of the camera is cold. Please wait for a short time until the heating fan warms up the inside of the camera. The countdown shown as the numbers in "**" in quotes is a guideline of the time required. When the value reaches "0" the inside of the camera is warm and the on-screen display disappears. The camera is then reset and operation is normal. ■ Note the following to ensure long-term troublefree operation Long operation under high temperatures and high humidity can cause components to deteriorate and shorten camera life. Make sure the camera is installed in a location where it is not directly exposed to heat from a radiator, heater, etc. ■ About the Camera Cleaning Function Prolonged use can lead to noise on the monitor and divergence of preset positions. If such conditions persist even after you perform camera cleaning (page 40), use the special setup menu to execute the "REFRESH" operation (page 48). ■ Do not allow anything to forcefully hit the dome cover Anything hitting the dome cover may damage the camera or cause leaks. ■ CCD color filter burn-in Intense light concentrated on one spot for a long period can cause deterioration of the CCD internal color filters, and discoloration of the affected part. Even if the camera position is changed from a fixed position, the discoloration at the previous location of the concentrated light will remain on the screen. ■ Do not point the camera at a strong light source. Intense light such as that produced by a spotlight concentrated on one part of the screen can cause blooming (rainbow around the strong light) or smearing (vertical stripes above and below the strong light). Bright Subject Smearing Blooming ■ Pictures directly below the camera A circular object appears in the center of the picture, it is caused by the shape of the dome cover and is not a malfunction. ■ Do not aim the camera at the same object for a long time. Burn-in of an image may be caused on the fluorescent screen of CRT. ■ Handle the camera carefully. Do not drop the camera, or subject it to strong impact or vibration. Such conditions create the risk of malfunction. -7-