Panasonic Palmcorder MultiCam PV-DV852 Operating Instructions Manual

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64Cautions for Useª After Use1 Take out the Cassette. (l 13)2 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. (l 14)3 Detach the Power Source and retract theViewfinder. (l 12)4 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied LensCap. (l 13)ª Tips for using your PalmcorderWhen you use your Palmcorder on a rainy or snowy dayor on a beach, make sure that no water enters thePalmcorder.≥Water may cause the Palmcorder or Cassette tomalfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)≥If sea water splashes onto the Palmcorder, wet a soft clothwith tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe thePalmcorder body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughlywith a soft dry cloth.Keep the Palmcorder away from magnetically chargedequipment (such as a TV, game equipment, etc.)≥If you use the Palmcorder near a TV, images or soundsmay be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.≥Strong magnetic fields created by speakers or largemotors, recording on the tape may be damaged, or imagesmay be distorted.≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by amicroprocessor may adversely affect the Palmcorder,causing the disturbance of images and sounds.≥If the Palmcorder is affected by magnetically chargedequipment and does not function properly, turn off thePalmcorder power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptorand then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.Thereafter, turn on the Palmcorder power.Do not use your Palmcorder near radio transmitters orhigh-voltage lines.≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, recorded images or sounds may beadversely affected.Do not use this Palmcorder for surveillance purpose orother business use.≥If you use the Palmcorder for a long period of time, theinternal temperature increases and, consequently, this maycause malfunction.≥This Palmcorder is not intended for industrial use.When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or similarplace, do not let sand or fine dust get into thePalmcorder.≥Sand or dust may damage the Palmcorder or Cassette.(Care should be taken when inserting and removing theCassette.)Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto thePalmcorder.≥If the Palmcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, thePalmcorder body may deform and the surface finish maypeel off.≥Do not keep a rubber or plastic product in contact with thePalmcorder for a long period of time.When cleaning the Palmcorder, do not use any solvent,such as benzine, alcohol, thinner, etc.≥The Palmcorder body may become damaged and thesurface finish may peel off.≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the ACCable from the AC Jack.≥Wipe the Palmcorder with a soft dry cloth. To removestubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in adetergent diluted with water and afterward finish wipingwith a dry cloth.≥For storing or transporting the Palmcorder, place it in a bagor case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating onthe Palmcorder body from becoming worn.After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detachthe Battery from the Palmcorder or pull out the AC Cablefrom the AC Jack.≥If the Cassette is left in the Palmcorder, the tape sags anddeteriorates.≥If you leave the Battery attached to the Palmcorder for along time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Batterywill not function even after it is recharged.ª About the AC Adaptor≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high orextremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing,and the Battery may not charge. After the temperature ofthe Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently,charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lampcontinues to flash even after the Battery temperature hasdecreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or ACAdaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact yourdealer.≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time thannormal.≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio receptionmay be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 1 meter or moreaway from radios.≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate whirringsounds. This is normal.≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the ACJack. (If they are left connected, a small amount ofelectricity is consumed.)≥Always, keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Batteryclean.