Panasonic NV-GS11 Operating Instructions Manual

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Others-105-Blink in red:Dews are adhere on the head or the tape.1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.≥It takes about 20 seconds to open theCassette Holder. This is not a malfunction.2 Leave the Movie Camera with the CassetteCompartment Cover closed to cool or warmit to the ambient temperature.When [3DEW] blinks in yellow≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/Playback Mode. Leave the Movie Camerafor about 30 minutes.≥However, you can use the Card RecordingMode or Picture Playback Mode when thecassette is not inserted.When [3DEW] blinks in red≥The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 1minute and then the Movie Cameraautomatically turns off. Leave it for about 2to 3 hours.3 Turn the Movie Camera on again, set it tothe Tape Recording/Playback Mode andthen check if the condensation indicationdisappears.Especially in cold districts, dews may be frozen.In this case, it may take more time before thecondensation indication disappears.Watch for Condensation even before theCondensation Indication is displayed.≥The condensation indication may not appeardepending on circumstances. Whencondensation occurs on the lens or the MovieCamera, it also may occur on the head and thetape. Do not open the Cassette CompartmentCover.When the Lens is Fogged:Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave theMovie Camera in this condition for about 1 hour.When the lens temperature becomes close to theambient temperature, the fogging disappearsnaturally.ª Video Head Clogging and CareIf the heads (the parts that make contact with thetape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appearon the playback image, or the screen as a wholebecomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty,recording performance deteriorates, and, in theworst case, the Movie Camera cannot record atall.Causes of Dirty Heads≥Large quantity of dust in the air≥High-temperature and high-humidityenvironment≥Damaged tape≥Long operating hoursUsing Mini-DV Format Digital Video HeadCleaner1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the MovieCamera in the same manner as a VideoCassette.2 Press the [1] Button, and approximately20 seconds later, press the [∫] Button. (Donot rewind the tape.)3 Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a VideoCassette and start recording. Then, play thetape back to check the recorded image.4 If the image is not still clear, repeatSteps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head Cleanerfor 3 times or more consecutively.)Notes:≥Do not rewind every time you use the HeadCleaner. Rewind only when the tape reachesthe end, and then use it again from thebeginning 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. (Excessivecleaning may cause excessive wear of theheads. If the heads are worn, images cannot beplayed back even after the heads are cleaned.)≥If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with theHead Cleaner, the Movie Camera needs to becleaned at a service centre. Please consult adealer.≥Video Head Cleaners can be purchased fromservice centres.≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is notconsidered a malfunction of the product. It is notcovered by the warranty.Periodical Check-upTo maintain the highest image quality, werecommend replacement of worn parts, such asheads, etc., after approximately 1,000 hours ofuse. (This, however, depends on operatingconditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust,etc.)ª Optimal Use of the BatteryBattery CharacteristicsThis Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.Its ability to generate power is based upon thechemical reaction that takes place inside it. Thisreaction is susceptible to the surroundingtemperature and humidity, and, if the temperatureis too high or too low, the operating time of theBattery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used inan extremely cold environment, the Battery mayoperate only for about 5 minutes. If the Batterybecomes extremely hot, a protective function mayoperate, and the Battery may become unusablefor a while.