Panasonic NV-MX1B Operating Instructions Manual page 49

Cautions for Use
(Continued)
∫ Condensation
Determining Whether Condensation Has
Formed Inside and Remedy for Condensation
If the Condensation Indication flashes after you
turn on the Movie Camera, condensation has
formed inside the Movie Camera. In this case, the
Movie Camera automatically switches off after
approximately 1 minute.
Remedy as follows:
1
Take out the cassette.
All other functions do not work. Depending on
the amount of condensation, it may not be
possible to take out the cassette. In this case,
wait 2–3 hours before taking out the cassette.
2
Leave the Cassette Compartment open and
wait for 2–3 hours.
The required time depends on the amount of
condensation and the ambient temperature.
3
After 2–3 hours, turn the Movie Camera on
and check if the Condensation Indication
is displayed.
Even if the Condensation Indication is no
longer displayed, wait 1 more hour for added
safety before using the Movie Camera again.
Pay Attention to Condensation Even Before the
Condensation Indication Appears.
≥As condensation forms gradually, the
Condensation Indication may not appear for the
first 10–15 minutes after condensation has
formed inside.
≥In an extremely cold place, the condensation
could freeze and turn into frost. In such a case, it
takes an additional 2–3 hours for the frost to first
melt into condensation and then to be dissolved.
Remedy for a Fogged-up Lens
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and
leave the Movie Camera in this condition for about
1 hour. When the lens has reached about the
same temperature as its surroundings, it
automatically clears up.
Periodic Inspection
To ensure optimum picture quality, it is
recommended that you have worn-out parts such
as video heads replaced after approximately
1000 hours of use. (However, this depends
considerably on the conditions of use such as
temperature, humidity and dust.)
∫ Optimum Use of the Battery
Special Characteristics of the Battery
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Its
ability to generate electric energy is based on an
internal chemical reaction. This reaction is easily
influenced by ambient temperature and humidity, and
the useful operation time that the Battery can provide
becomes shorter at high and low temperatures. When
used in extremely cold surroundings, the Battery may
only be able to provide approximately 5 minutes of
operation time. If the Battery becomes extremely hot,
a protection function is activated and prevents the use
of the Battery for some time.
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After Use, Always Remove the Battery.
Be sure to remove the Battery from the Movie
Camera. (If it is attached to the Movie Camera, a
small amount of electric current is consumed even if
the Movie Camera is turned off.) Leaving the Battery
attached to the Movie Camera for a very long time
could cause it to become excessively discharged, so
that it cannot be used any more even after charging.
Keep the Battery's Terminals Clean.
Be careful that the terminals do not get plugged up
with dust, dirt or other substances.
If you accidentally drop the Battery, confirm that
the Battery itself and the terminals are not
deformed. Attaching a deformed Battery to the
Movie Camera or to the AC Adaptor could damage
the Movie Camera or the AC Adaptor.
Discarding a Battery That Has Become
Unusable
≥The usable life of the Battery is limited.
≥Do not throw the Battery in a fire because it could
explode.
∫ Precautions for Storage
Before Storing the Movie Camera, Take out the
Cassette and Remove the Battery.
Store all equipment in a dry place where the
temperature remains relatively constant.
(Recommended temperature is 15°C–25°C and
recommended relative humidity is 40%–60%.)
Movie Camera
≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust form
entering.
≥Never leave the Movie Camera in places with
high temperature.
Battery
≥Extremely low or high temperature shortens the
Battery life.
≥Storing it in places with oily smoke and a lot of
dust could cause the terminals to get rusty, and
this can result in a malfunction.
≥Do not allow metal objects (such as
necklaces and hair pins) to touch the battery
terminals. Short-circuiting may occur and
generate heat, and touching it in this
condition could inflict serious burns.
≥Store the Battery in discharged condition. If you
store the Battery for a long time, it is
recommended that you charge it once a year and
completely use up the charge before storing it
again in discharged condition.
Cassette
≥Rewind the tape to its beginning before storing.
Leaving the cassette with the tape stopped
halfway for more than 6 months (depending on
the storing condition) loosens the tape. Be sure
to rewind it to the beginning.
≥Put the cassette in its case to store it.
Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) and humidity
could damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral
particles and cassettes with dust damage the video
heads and other parts of the Movie Camera. Make it
a habit to always put the cassette back into its case.
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