Panasonic NV-GS150EB Operating Instructions Manual

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Others58VQT0N43ª 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.≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminalsmay rust and cause malfunctions.≥To store the battery for a long period of time, werecommend you charge it once every year andstore it again after you have completely used upthe charged capacity.≥Dust and other matter attached to the batteryterminals should be removed.Do not throw old battery into fire.≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire mayresult in an explosion.≥If the operating time is very short even after thebattery has been recharged, the battery hasworn out. Please purchase a new battery.ª About the AC adaptor≥If the battery is warm, charging requires moretime than normal.≥If the temperature of the battery is extremelyhigh or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp maycontinue flashing, and the battery may not becharged. After the battery temperature hasdecreased or increased sufficiently, rechargingstarts automatically. So, wait for a while. If thelamp still continues flashing even after therecharging, the battery or AC adaptor may befaulty. If so, please contact a dealer.≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radioreception may be disturbed. Keep the ACadaptor 1 metre or more away from radio.≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generatewhirring sounds. However, this is normal.≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC mains leadfrom the AC mains socket. (If they are leftconnected, a minute amount of current isconsumed.)≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptorand battery clean.ª About the cassetteNever place the cassette in a high temperatureplace.≥The tape may be damaged, producingmosaic-like noise at the time of playback.When storing the cassette after use, be sureto rewind the tape to the beginning and take itout.≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months(depending on the storage condition) in themovie camera or stopped midway, the tape maysag and be damaged.≥Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the endand then rewind it to the beginning. If thecassette is left for 1 year or longer withoutwinding or rewinding, the tape may be deformedby expansion or shrinkage attributable totemperature and humidity. The wound tape maystick to itself.≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), andhumidity may damage the tape. Such usagemay cause damage to the movie camera andthe heads.≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to thebeginning, put the cassette in the case toprotect it from dust, and store it upright.Keep the cassette away from strongmagnetism.≥Apparatuses using magnets such as magneticnecklaces and toys have magnetic force that is