Panasonic NV-GS140EP Operating Instructions Manual

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Others55VQT0P88≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated bydigital circuits including microprocessor mayadversely affect the movie camera, causing thedisturbance of images and sounds.≥If the movie camera is affected by suchequipment and does not function properly, turnoff the movie camera power and detach thebattery or AC adaptor. Then, connect thebattery or AC adaptor again and turn on themovie camera power.Do not use your movie camera near radiotransmitters or high-voltage cables.≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters orhigh-voltage cables, recorded images or soundsmay be adversely affected.Do not spray insecticides or volatilechemicals onto the movie camera.≥If the movie camera is sprayed with suchchemicals, the camera body may becomedeformed and the surface finish may peel off.≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products incontact with the movie camera for a long time.When you use your movie camera in a sandyor dusty place such as on a beach, do not letsand or fine dust get into the body andterminals of the movie camera. Also, protectthe movie camera from getting wet.≥Sand or dust may damage the movie camera orcassette. (Care should be taken when insertingand removing a cassette.)≥If sea water splashes onto the movie camera,wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, anduse it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then,wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.While carrying the movie camera, do not dropor bump it.≥A strong impact on the movie camera maybreak its housing, causing it to malfunction.Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcoholfor cleaning the movie camera.≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull outthe AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.≥The camera body may be discoloured and thesurface finish may peel off.≥Wipe the movie camera with a soft dry cloth toremove dust and fingerprints. To removestubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soakedin a neutral detergent diluted with water andwipe the movie camera with it. Afterwards, wipeit with a dry cloth.≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow theinstructions.Do not use this movie camera for surveillancepurposes or other business use.≥If you use the movie camera for a long time, theinternal temperature increases and,consequently, this may cause malfunction.≥This movie camera is not intended for businessuse.About the flash≥Since there are high-voltage sections inside theflash, do not disassemble it to avoid electricshock.ª About the batteryThe battery used in the movie camera is arechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery issusceptible to temperature and humidity, and theeffect of temperature increases with increasing ordecreasing temperature. In the low temperaturerange, the fully charged indication may notappear, or the low battery indication may appearabout 5 minutes after the start of use. At hightemperature, moreover, the protection functionmay work, disabling use of the movie camera.Be sure to detach the battery after use≥If the battery is left attached to the moviecamera, a minute amount of current isconsumed even when the movie camera poweris [OFF]. If the battery is left attached to themovie camera for a long time, over-dischargetakes place. The battery may become unusableafter it is charged.Prepare spare batteries when going out forrecording.≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times theperiod during you want to record pictures in. Incold places such as a ski resort, the periodduring which you can record pictures isshortened.≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an ACadaptor so that you can recharge the batteriesat your destination.If you drop the battery accidentally, check tosee if the terminals are deformed.≥Attaching a deformed battery to the moviecamera or AC adaptor may damage the moviecamera or AC adaptor.After use, be sure to take the cassette out anddetach the battery from the movie camera orpull out the AC mains lead from AC mainssocket.≥The battery should be stored in a cool place freefrom humidity, with as constant temperature aspossible. (Recommended temperature: 15oC to25oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)≥Extremely high temperatures or lowtemperatures will shorten the life of the battery.