Operating Precautions - Panasonic AW-HE130WP Operating Instructions Manual

Operating precautions
Shoot under the proper lighting conditions.
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To produce pictures with eye-pleasing colors, shoot under the
proper lighting conditions.
The pictures may not appear with their proper colors when shooting
under fluorescent lights. Select the proper lighting as required.
To ensure a stable performance in the long
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term
Using the unit for prolonged periods in locations where the
temperature and humidity levels are high will cause its parts to
deteriorate, resulting in a reduction of its service life.
(Recommended temperature: Max. 35 °C (95 °F))
Ensure that a cooling unit or heating unit will not blow any air
directly toward the installation location.
Do not point the camera at
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strong lights.
When parts of the MOS sensor are
exposed to spotlights or other strong
lights, blooming (a phenomenon where
the edges of strong lights become
blurred) may occur.
What happens with high-brightness subjects
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Flare may occur if an extremely bright light source is pointed at
the lens. In a case like this, change the angle or take some other
remedial action.
When using the automatic functions
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• The initial settings have been set to auto for some of the items
of the scenes on the camera menus and other menus, making it
impossible for these items to be operated manually. To operate
them manually, switch from the auto settings to the manual
settings as required.
• When using the ATW (auto tracking white adjustment) function
under fluorescent lights, the white balance may vary.
• In some situations, it may be hard to focus at the auto setting. In
cases like this, select the manual setting, and focus manually.
Zooming and focusing
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When the focus is set manually, out-of-focusing may occur during
zooming.
After zooming, if necessary, either adjust the focus or set the focus
to auto.
When using the focus at the manual setting, proceed with zooming
after setting the focus position at the Tele end where the focusing
accuracy is higher. (However, if the distance from the unit to the
subject is less than 1.5 meters (4.92 ft), the subject may shift out of
focus at the Wide end.)
If zooming is performed to the Tele end after having adjusted the
focus at the Wide end, out-of-focusing may occur.
Operation of the lens when the power is turned
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on
When the unit's power is turned on, the zoom, focus and iris are
adjusted automatically.
The unit comes with the safe mode.
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The safe mode is function designed to protect the unit from damage.
For further details, refer to "Concerning the safe mode" (→ PDF
page 111).
Operating temperature range
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Avoid using the unit in cold locations where the temperature drops
below 0 °C (32 °F) or hot locations where the temperature rises
above 40 °C (104 °F) since these temperatures downgrade the
picture quality and adversely affect the internal parts.
Concerning the VIDEO OUT signal
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The VIDEO OUT signal is provided in case the images are to be
monitored.
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Concerning the HDMI interface standard
This unit has been certified as HDMI-compatible, but on rare
occasions images may not be displayed depending on the HDMI
device which has been connected to the unit.
Color bars
• Color bars are used to adjust the color phase, and the widths and
positions of these bars may differ from other models.
• The setting for the Down CONV. Mode item when color bars are
displayed is fixed at "Squeeze".
Concerning the IP video frame rates
The IP video frame rate may be slower depending on the network
environment, performance of your personal computer or mobile
terminal, subject of the video, and access volume.
H.264 patent pool licensing
This product is licensed based on the AVC Patent Portfolio License,
and the license does not extend beyond uses by users, who engage
in the acts described below, for their own personal and non-profit
applications.
(i) R ecording of image information in compliance with the AVC
standard (hereafter, "AVC videos")
(ii) P laying of AVC videos recorded by consumers engaging
in personal activities or AVC videos acquired from licensed
providers
For details, visit MPEG LA, LLC website (http://www.mpegla.com).
Concerning PoE+ power supply
The unit complies with the IEEE802.3at standard. Use a compatible
Ethernet hub and PoE+ injector to use a PoE+ power supply.
For details on Ethernet hubs and PoE+ injectors for which
operations have been verified, consult your local dealer.
Turn off the power before connecting or
disconnecting the cables.
This unit is not equipped with a power switch.
Turn off the DC 12 V power supply or PoE+ power supply device
before connecting or disconnecting cables.
Handle the unit carefully.
Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong impact or vibration.
Failure to obey may cause the unit to malfunction.
When the unit is not in use
Turn off the unit's power when it is not in use.
When the unit is no longer going to be used, do not leave it lying
around, but be absolutely sure to dispose of it properly.
Do not touch the optical system parts.
The optical system parts are vital to the operation of the camera.
Under no circumstances must they be touched.
In the unlikely event that they have become dusty, remove the
dust by using a camera blower or by wiping them gently with a lens
cleaning paper.
Do not point the camera directly at the sun or a
laser beam no matter whether it is turned on or
not.
Taking images of the sun, laser beams, or other brightly lit subjects
for prolonged periods of time may damage the CCD.
Personal computer used
If the same image is displayed for a prolonged period on a Personal
computer's monitor, the monitor may be damaged. Use of a screen
saver is recommended.
Concerning the IP address setting
Do not run the Easy IP Setup Software on a multiple number of
personal computers for a single camera and set the IP address at
the same time.
Otherwise, you will be unable to complete the proper procedure and
set the IP address correctly.