Panasonic NV-MD9000EN Operating Instructions Manual page 34

≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may
generate whirring sounds. However, this is
normal.
≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains
Lead from the AC mains socket. (If they are
left connected, a minute amount of current is
consumed.)
≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and
Battery always clean.
ª About External Stereo Microphone
≥Do not expose the microphone to insecticides
or volatile substances.
≥Do not store the microphone in hot
(approcimately 60 eC or more) or humid
(apporoximately 80% or more) places. In
particular, do not leave the microphone inside
a car in mid summer or near heating
equipment.
≥A dirty plug may result in faulty contact. Be
sure to wipe the plug clean before connecting
the microphone.
≥Do not connect or disconnect the stereo
mini-plug with the Movie Camera turned on.
≥Do not use a Ni-Cd battery.
ª Condensation
If the Condensation Indication flashes after the
Movie Camera is turned on, condensation has
formed inside the Movie Camera. In this case,
the Movie Camera power is turned off
automatically after about 1 minute.
Follow the steps below:
1
Take out the Cassette.
≥None of the other functions operate.
Depending on the amount of condensation,
removing the Cassette may even become
difficult. If this happens, wait for 2 to 3 hours
before taking the Cassette out.
2
Open the Cassette Compartment Cover
and wait for 2 to 3 hours.
≥The number of hours to wait depends on the
amount of condensation and ambient
temperature.
3
2 to 3 hours later, turn on the Movie
Camera power and check to see if the
Condensation Indication is displayed.
≥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.
≥In 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.
Others
ª 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 all.
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 [1] Button, and approximately
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.)
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