Before Using The Unit - Panasonic HC-X1500 Operating Instructions Manual

Before using the unit

∫ Before using the unit, always check if the built-in battery is not consumed, and then set the date/time.
The date of the internal clock of the unit resets to January 1, 2020 if the built-in battery is exhausted. This may result in the meta data of the clip not being
recorded correctly, and it may not display correctly in the thumbnail screen.
Connect the AC adaptor to the main unit or attach a battery when recharging the built-in battery.
The date/time set on the main unit is maintained for approximately 6 months when left in this state for approximately 24 hours.
(Recharged even when the power is on.)
For details about setting the time zone and date/time, refer to [TIME ZONE] (l 14) and [CLOCK SETTING] (l 14).
∫ When using this product during rain or snow or when at the beach, be careful that water does not get inside the camera.
Water causes damage to the camera and memory card. (Repair may be impossible)
∫ Take care so sand and/or dust do not get inside the camera when using it at the beach, etc.
Sand and dust may damage the camera and memory card. (Be careful when inserting or removing the memory card)
∫ AC adaptor and battery
≥ It may take more time to charge or may not be able to charge when the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low.
≥ Noise may be generated in radio when the unit is used close to a radio (especially when receiving AM). Keep a distance of 1 m or more when using.
≥ Oscillating sound may generate inside the AC adaptor during the use, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Always disconnect the power plug from the power outlet after the use. (Power of approximately 0.1 W is consumed by the AC power itself if kept
connected)
≥ Do not get the terminal section of the AC adaptor, or the battery dirty. Install the device close to the power outlet so the disconnection device (power
plug) can be easily reached.
∫ Charging lamp during charging
When the charging lamp is flashing, the following should be considered.
Flashing with approx. 4 second period (on for approx. 2 seconds, off for approx. 2 seconds):
≥ When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or low.
It can be charged, but it may take a few hours to complete the charging normally.
≥ Once normal charging starts, the charging lamp lights up green. However, depending on the conditions of use, even when normal charging is taking
place, the charging lamp may keep flashing in approx. 4 second intervals until charging is completed.
Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period (on for approx. 0.25 second, off for approx. 0.25 second):
≥ The battery is not charged. Remove the battery from the unit, and try charging again.
≥ Check that the terminals of the unit or battery are not dirty or covered with a foreign object, and connect the battery correctly once again.
If a foreign object or dirt is present, turn off the unit before removing.
≥ The battery or environment is at an extremely high or low temperature. Wait until the temperature has returned to an appropriate level and try charging
again. If you are still unable to charge, there may be a fault in the main unit, battery or AC adaptor.
Off:
≥ Charging has finished.
≥ If the status indicator stays off despite the charging being unfinished, there may be a fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor.
≥ If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
∫ Memory cards
≥ The surface of this unit or the memory card may get slightly hot when used for a long period of time, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ The amount of memory included on the label of the memory card is the total amount of memory below.
j Capacity to protect and manage copyright
j Capacity usable as the normal memory on the unit or a PC.
≥ Do not give a strong impact to, bend, or drop the memory card.
≥ Memory card data may become destroyed or erased in the following cases.
j Electrical noise or static electricity
j Malfunction of the unit or the memory card
≥ Do not perform the following operations when accessing the memory card (the card 1 access lamp/card 2 access lamp is flashing in orange).
j Removing the memory card
j Disconnecting battery or the AC adaptor without turning off the main unit
j Apply vibration of impact
∫ Take care not to drop the main unit when carrying the camera.
≥ Strong impact will damage the main unit, and it may not operate properly.
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≥ Hold the handle or grip when carrying the camera, and handle it carefully.
* The handle can be used when the handle unit (
Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the unit
supplied, optional) is attached.
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