Panasonic AG-CX350 Operating Instructions Manual

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– 12 –Chapter 1 Overview — Before using the camerar Disconnect the battery or disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet after the use.r Battery characteristicsThe battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It produces electrical energy via an internal chemical reaction. This chemical reaction is effected bythe ambient temperature and humidity. The usable time of the battery becomes shorter when the temperature gets higher or lower. When used in anenvironment with extremely low temperature, it can only be used for approximately five minutes.When the battery is in an extremely hot environment, its protective function will operate and the camera recorder cannot be used temporarily.r After using the camera recorder, be sure to remove the battery.Securely remove the battery from the camera.(Minute current is consumed even if the camera is turned off when the battery is kept mounted)The battery will become over discharge and may become unusable even if it is recharged when the battery is kept mounted for long period of time.Do not remove the battery when the power is turned on.Turn off the power and remove the battery after the operation lamp goes completely out.r Take proper care of the battery terminal.Do not allow dust or foreign objects on the battery terminal.Confirm that the battery and its terminal section is not deformed when the battery is dropped by mistake.Do not mount the deformed battery into a camera or mount to the battery charger. This may damage the camera or the battery charger.r Cautions when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to othersFormatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the camera or a computer will merely change the file management information: it willnot completely erase the data on the cards.It is recommended to completely erase the data in following method when discarding/conveying.f Physically destroy the memory card itselff Completely erase the data in the memory card using a commercially available data erasing software for PC, etc.Users are responsible for managing the data stored in their memory card.r LCD monitor and viewfinderf Do not continuously display the same image or text on the LCD monitor for a long period of time. The image may be burned on to the screen. It willreturn to normal after leaving the camera recorder turned off for several hours.f Condensation sometimes forms on the LCD panel of the LCD monitor in locations subject to extreme temperature differences. If this happens, wipewith a soft, dry cloth.f The LCD monitor will be slightly darker than normal immediately after the power is turned on when the camera is very cold. It will return to its regularbrightness when the internal temperature increases.f The LCD monitor and viewfinder (organic EL) are managed with high precision so that at least 99.99% of the dots are effective pixels and 0.01% orless are invalid pixels and always lit. This is not a malfunction and it has no effect whatsoever on the recorded images.f The viewfinder for this camera uses an organic EL. The image may burn into the screen if the same image or letters are left displayed on the screenfor a long time. There is no problem with the recorded images.Switch the screen by turning off the screen or by using the eye sensor, etc.f It may become difficult to see or difficult to recognize the touch when a LCD protection sheet is affixed.r Caution regarding laser beamsThe MOS sensor may be damaged if the MOS sensor is subjected to light from a laser beam.Take sufficient care to prevent laser beams from striking the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used.r Note the following points.f If you prepare to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage to verify that both pictures and sound are being recordednormally.f Panasonic will not assume liability when video or audio recording fails due to a malfunction of the camera or the memory card during the use.f Set the calendar (datetime of the internal clock) and the time zone, or check the setting before recording. This will have an effect on the managementof the recorded contents.r Exemption of liabilityPanasonic is not liable in any way regarding following.1 Incidental, special, or consequential damages caused directly or indirectly by the camera2 Damages, breakage of the camera, etc., caused by misuse or carelessness of the customer3 When disassembly, repair, or modification of the camera is performed by the customer4 Inconveniences, damnification, or damages by not being able to record and/or display the video due to any reasons including failure ormalfunction of the camera5 Inconveniences, damnification, or damages resulting from malfunction of the system combining with any third party equipment6 A liability claim or any claim for a privacy violation by an individual or a group that was the subject of the video that the customer hasshot (including recording) that became public by any reason (including using with the network user authentication turned OFF)7 The registered information is lost due to any reason (including initializing this camera because the authentication information such asuser name or password is forgotten)r Cautions regarding networkSince this camera is used connected to a network, following mischief may occur.1 Leaking or divulging of information through the camera2 Fraudulent operation of the camera by a malicious third party