Panasonic NV-RX3A - Page 60

In case of abnormal operation of this unit (e.g.
if it emits smoke or some unusual smell),
immediately stop the operation and consult
qualified service personnel.
■ Cautions for Use of the Movie Camera
•When a thunderstorm approaches, stop using it.
(If the AC Adaptor is being used, disconnect it
from the AC Mains Socket.)
•Do not aim the Lens at the sun.
(This could damage internal parts of the Movie
Camera.)
• Do not use it in the water or in places where
water or some other liquid could splash on it.
(If it is accidentally dropped into water while the
AC Adaptor is being used, disconnect it from the
AC Mains Socket.)
• Do not use it with the cassette compartment
facing down.
(This could cause uneven winding of the tape.)
• Do not insert or remove the video cassette in
dusty places.
• Do not use the Viewfinder as a carrying handle
when transporting the Movie Camera.
• Do not disassemble or reconstruct it.
• Do not subject it to strong vibrations or shocks.
Handle it with care to prevent accidentally
dropping it.
• Do not insert any foreign objects into the Movie
Camera nor spill water into it.
• Do not use it in areas with strong electric fields.
(This could negatively influence the picture
quality.)
• Do not operate it near a TV set or a radio.
(This could distort the picture and sound
reception.)
• Do not use it in places with steam or oily smoke.
•When unplugging the mains cable, pull it by the
plug, not by the cable.
I Cautions for Cleaning the Movie Camera
• Do not use benzine, thinner or other chemicals
for cleaning, because they could change the
colour and damage the surface of the camera
body.
•When using a chemically treated cloth for
cleaning, carefully follow the instructions for its
use.
•Wipe the Movie Camera with a clean, dry cloth.
Never use cleaning fluid or other chemicals.
•Clean the lens only with a blower brush (used for
photo cameras) or special lens cleaning tissue
(used for glasses and cameras).
■ Cautions for Storage
• Do not store this Movie Camera in the following
places.
Places exposed to direct sunlight.
Places with high temperature and high humidity
(e.g. in a closed car or in a bathroom).
Near heaters.
• Do not leave it in direct contact with rubber or
plastic products for a long time.
•Keep it out of reach of children.
■ Cautions for Transport
•When not actually recording, carry it in a
specially designed Carrying Case.
• Keep the packing materials. When transporting it
in the future, pack it in the same way as you
purchased it.
■ Cautions for the Video Head Clogging
When the “U 11/O” flashes, consult qualified
service personnel.
it is not recommended to use head cleaning tapes
in this Movie Camera, because they may cause
damage or the tape may become stuck. The
removal of head cleaning tape is not covered by
warranty.
Condensation
If Condensation Has Formed Inside the Movie
Camera, Recording is Not Possible.
■ Symptoms of Condensation
• If the following symptoms occur, condensation
has formed inside the Movie Camera.
O The Condensation Indication in the Viewfinder
flashes.
(After this indication flashes for a few
seconds, the Movie Camera will automatically
turn itself off again.)
© When turning on the Movie Camera, it turns
itself off.
(However, the Movie Camera also turns itself
off when the Battery Pack is exhausted.)
■ Remedy
•Wait a few hours before operating the Movie
Camera again.
(The actual time depends on the surrounding
conditions.)
•Turn on the Movie Camera.
•Confirm that the Condensation Indication is not
displayed any more.
• For added safety, wait about 1 more hour.
■ Remarks about Condensation
• Condensation can form if the Movie Camera is
suddenly brought from cold surroundings to a
place where it is hot or humid.
• Since condensation forms gradually, there may
already be some condensation inside the Movie
Camera even before the Condensation Indication
begins to flash.
• In an extremely cold place, condensation may
freeze and turn into frost. As the Movie Camera
cannot detect frost, the Condensation Indication
does not appear until the frost melts.
■ Precautions against Condensation
When moving it from a very cold place to a very
warm place, keep it in a tightly closed plastic bag
or similar to prevent condensation from forming.
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