Panasonic NV-DS88EN Operating Instructions Manual page 47

Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the
Movie Camera.
≥The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish
may peel off.
≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC
Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.
≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To remove
stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a
detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping
with a dry cloth.
≥For storing or transporting the Movie Camera, place it in a
bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the
coating on the camera body from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach
the Battery from the Movie Camera or pull out the AC
Mains Lead from AC mains socket.
≥If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the tape sags
and deteriorates.
≥If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a long time,
the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not
function even after it is recharged.
ª About AC Adaptor
≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or
extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing,
and the Battery may not be charged. After the temperature
of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently,
charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp
continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has
decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC
Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a
dealer.
≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than
normal.
≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception
may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 1 metre or more
away from radio.
≥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 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/MODE] 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.
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.
Press the [ 1 ] Button, and approximately 20
2
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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