Panasonic AK-HC3500P Operating Instructions Manual

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31) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use this apparatus near water.6) Clean only with dry cloth.7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.8) Do not install near any heat sources suchas radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedor grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has twoblades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third groundingprong. The wide blade or the third prong areprovided for your safety. If the provided plug doesnot fit into your outlet, consult an electrician forreplacement of the obsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord form being walked on orpinched particularly at plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit fromthe apparatus.11) Only use attachments/accessories specified bythe manufacturer.12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table specified by themanufacturer, or sold with theapparatus. When a cart is used, usecaution when moving thecart/apparatus combination to avoidinjury from tip-over.13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms orwhen unused for long periods of time.14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing is required when the apparatus hasbeen damaged in any way, such as power-supplycord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled orobjects have fallen into the apparatus, theapparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,does not operate normally, or has been dropped.Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and theapplicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFor your safetyContentsFor your safety .......................................................... 2Overview ................................................................... 4Accessories .............................................................. 4Features ................................................................... 4Precautions for use ................................................... 5Controls and their functions ...................................... 6Mounting the lens ................................................... 12Adjusting the lens flange back ................................ 13Performing the viewfinder adjustments ................... 14Connecting a microphone ....................................... 16Mounting the camera on a tripod ............................ 17Component system configuration ........................... 18System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera) ... 20System connections 2 (with Buildup Unit) ................. 21System connections 3 (with MSU) ............................ 22Status displays on viewfinder screen ...................... 23Checking and setting the calendar ......................... 24Camera warning displays ....................................... 24Menu operations ..................................................... 25Setting menu configuration ..................................... 27Table of adjustment setting ranges ......................... 32SD memory card operations ................................... 39AK-HC3500 connector pin assignment .................. 40External dimension drawings .................................. 41Specifications ......................................................... 42