Cautions For Storage - Panasonic PV-GS19 Operating Instructions Manual

• If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head
Cleaner, the Camcorder needs to be cleaned at a
Servicentre. Please consult a dealer.
• 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 Camcorder. (If
it is left attached to the Camcorder, a minute amount
of current is consumed even when the Camcorder
power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the
Camcorder 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 Camcorder or AC Adaptor may damage the
Camcorder or AC Adaptor.

Cautions for Storage

Before storing the Camcorder, take the
Cassette out and detach the Battery.
Store all the components in a dry place with a
relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended Temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F
to 77 °F), Recommended Humidity: 40 % to 60 %)
Camcorder
• Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting
into the Camera.
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Others
• Do not leave the Camcorder 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
terminals 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 it 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 Camcorder and
other components. Develop a habit of returning the
Cassette back to its case.
• Once every half year, wind the tape to the end and
then rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left
for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding,
temperature and humidity changes may cause the
Cassette to deform due to swelling, shrinking, and
so forth. The wound tape may stick to itself.
• Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic
substances or equipment.
• The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute
magnetic particles, upon which signals are recorded.
Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have magnetic force
that is stronger than you may normally expect, and
they may erase the contents of a recording or may
cause noise in images and sounds.
Card
• When the Card is being read, do not remove the
Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or
impact.
• Do not leave the Card in places where there is
high temperature or direct sunlight, or where
electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily
generated.