Panasonic NV-DS28A - Page 44

•
Even if
the Condensation Indication
is
not
displayed,
as
a precaution,
please wait for another
hour
before
using
the Movie
Camera.
Watch for
Condensation
even before the
Condensation
Indication is
displayed.
•
Because
condensation
takes place gradually,
the
Condensation
Indication
may not
be displayed
during the
first
10 to
15 minutes of condensation
formation
inside
the
Movie
Camera.
•!n extremely
cold
places,
condensation
may freeze
and
form frost.
In this
case, the frost
melts first,
thus forming
condensation,
and then it
takes another
2
to
3
hours
to
eliminate
the
condensation.
When
the Lens
is Fogged:
Set
the
[OFF/ON]
Switch
to [OFF] and
leave the Movie
Camera
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
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
Movie
Camera
cannot record
at
ail.
Causes of Dirty
Heads
•
Large
quantity of
dust in the air
• High-temperature
and
high-humidity
environment
•
Damaged
tape
•Long operating hours
Using Mini-DV
Format
Digital Video
Head Cleaner
1
Insert
the
Head Cleaner
into the
Movie Camera
in the same
manner
as
a Video
Cassette.
2
Press
the
[]
Button,
and
20 seconds
later,
press
the
[]
Button.
(Do not rewind
the tape.)
3
Take out
the
Head
Cleaner. Insert
a
Video
Cassette
and start
recording.
Then,
play the
tape
back to
check
the recorded
image.
4
If the
image
is not still
clear, repeat
Steps
1 to
3.
(Do not
use the
Head
Cleaner for
3 times
or
more
consecutively.)
Notes:
• Do
not rewind
every time
you use the
Head Cleaner.
Rewind only
when
the tape
reaches
the end,
and then use
it again from
the
beginning
in the
same manner
as before.
•If the
heads
become dirty
soon after
cleaning,
the tape may
be damaged.
In this
case,
immediately
stop using
that
Cassette.
• Do not
clean the
heads
excessively.
(Excessive
cleaning
may
cause excessive
wear
of the heads.
If the heads
are
worn,
images
cannot
be played
back even
after the heads
are cleaned.)
•If
the
dirty
heads
cannot be
cleaned with
the Head
Cleaner,
the
Movie
Camera
needs
to be cleaned
at a service centre.
Please
consult
a dealer.
•Video
Head
Cleaners
can be
purchased from
service
centres.
•Head cleaning
due
to dirty heads
is not considered
a
malfunction
of the
product. It is
not
covered by the warranty.
Periodical
Check-up
To
maintain
the highest image
quality,
we recommend
replacement
of worn
parts,
such as heads,
etc., after
approximately
1000 hours of
use.
(This,
however, depends
on operating
conditions,
such
as
temperature,
humidity,
dust,
etc.)
Optimal
Use of the
Battery
Battery
Characteristics
This Battery Is
a
rechargeable
lithium ion
battery. Its ability
to
generate power is
based upon the chemical
reaction
that
takes
place
inside it.
This reaction is
susceptible
to the
surrounding
temperature and humidity,
and, if the
temperature is
too
high
or too low, the
operating time
of the
Battery
becomes shorter. If
the Battery
is used in an
extremely
cold
environment,
the Battery may
operate only
for
about
5
minutes. If
the Battery
becomes extremely
hot,
a
protective
function may
operate,
and the Battery may
become unusable for
a while.
Be
Sure to
Detach the Battery
after Use
Be
sure
to detach
the
Battery from
the Movie
Camera. (If it
is
left
attached
to
the
Movie Camera,
a minute
amount of
current
is consumed
even when
the Movie
Camera power is
off.)
If the Battery
is left
attached
to
the Movie
Camera
for a
long
time,
over
discharge takes
place. The Battery
may
become
unusable
after it is
charged.
Disposing
of an
Unusable
Battery
•The
Battery
has a limited
life.
• Do not
throw
the Battery
into fire
because it may
cause an
explosion.
Always
Keep
the Terminals
of the Battery
Clean
Prevent
the
terminals
from getting
clogged with
dirt, dust, or
other
substances.
If
you
drop
the
Battery
accidentally,
check to
see
if the
Battery body
and
terminals
are deformed.
Attaching
a deformed
Battery
to the Movie
Camera or
AC
Adaptor may
damage the
Movie Camera
or AC Adaptor.
Cautions
for
Storage
Before
storing
the
Movie
Camera, take the
Cassette
out
and
detach
the Battery.
Store
all the
components
in
a dry place with
a relatively
stable
temperature.
(Recommended
Temperature:
15
to 25°C, Recommended
Humidity:40
to
60%)
Movie
Camera
•
Wrap It with
a
soft cloth
to prevent
dust
from
getting into
the
Camera.
• Do not leave
the
Movie
Camera in
places that
expose it
to
high
temperature.
Battery
• Extremely
high
temperatures
or low
temperatures
will
shorten
the life
of the
Battery.
• If the
Battery
is kept
in
smoky or dusty
places, the
terminal
may rust
and cause
malfunctions.
• Do
not allow
the
Battery
terminals
to come in
contact
with
metal
objects
(such as necklaces,
hairpins,
etc.)
This
can result
in
a short
circuit
or heat generation
and,
If you
touch
the Battery
In this
condition, you
may
be badly
burned.
•Store
the
Battery
in a
completely discharged
state.
To store
the Battery
for
a long
period
of time, we recommend
you
charge
ft once
every
year and
store it again after
you
completely
use
up
the
charged
capacity.
Cassette
• Before
storing
it,
rewind
the
tape to the
beginning. If the
Cassette
is left
for
more
than
6 months with the
tape
stopped
midway,
the
tape sags
(although it depends
on the
storage
condition.)
Be sure
to rewind
to the beginning.
• Store the
Cassette
in
its case.
Dust, direct sunlight
(ultraviolet
rays),
or
humidity
may damage the
tape. Dust
contains hard
mineral
particles,
and dusty
Cassettes
damage
the
heads
of the
Movie Camera
and other
components.
Develop
a habit
of
returning
the
Cassette
back
to
its
case.
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