Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS59 Operating Instructions Manual

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72CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:You are attempting to select an item other than[OFF] in [ SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO].CAN NOT OPERATE(MOTION DV MODE) (PV-GS59 Only):You are attempting to change [ D.ZOOM]setting during MotionDV Mode.TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT:You are attempting to select an item in [SCENE MODE] when Light is on.REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180°towards the lens, the brightness of the LCDMonitor cannot be adjusted.Cautions for Use After Use1 Take out the Cassette. (pp. 18~19)2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].3 Take out the Card. (pp. 19~20)4 Detach the power supply and retract theViewfi nder or the LCD Monitor. (pp. 21~22)5 To protect the Lens, attach the suppliedLens Cap. Cautions for UseWhen you use your Camcorder on a rainy orsnowy day or on a beach, make sure that nowater enters the Camcorder.• Water may cause the Camcorder or Cassette tomalfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)• If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet asoft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it towipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it againthoroughly with a soft dry cloth.Keep the Camcorder away from magnetizedequipment (such as a microwave oven, TV,video game equipment, etc.).• If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV, imagesor sounds may be disturbed due to electromagneticwave radiation.• Do not use near a cell phone because doing somay cause noise to adversely affect the picture andsound.• Recordings on the tape may be damaged, orimages may be distorted, by strong magnetic fieldscreated by speakers or large motors.• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated bya microprocessor may adversely affect theCamcorder, causing the disturbance of images andsounds.• If the Camcorder is affected by magneticallycharged equipment and does not function properly,turn off the Camcorder power and detach theBattery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Batteryor AC Adaptor again. Thereafter, turn on theCamcorder power.Do not use your Camcorder 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 use this Camcorder for surveillancepurposes or other business use.• If you use the Camcorder for a long period oftime, the internal temperature increases and,consequently, this may cause malfunction.• This Camcorder is not intended for business use.When you use your Camcorder on a beach orsimilar place, do not let sand or fine dust getinto the Camcorder.• Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder orCassette. (Care should be taken when insertingand removing the Cassette.)Do not spray insecticides or volatilechemicals onto the Camcorder.• If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals,the camera body may be deformed and the surfacefinish may peel off.• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contactwith the Camcorder for a long period of time.Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol forcleaning the Camcorder.• The Camcorder body may be deformed and thesurface finish may peel off.• Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out theAC Cable from the AC Jack.• Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth. Toremove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth thatis soaked in a detergent diluted with water andafterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth.• For storing or transporting the Camcorder, placeit in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as toprevent the coating on the camera body from beingworn.After use, be sure to take the Cassette out anddetach the Battery from the Camcorder or pullout the AC Cable from AC Jack.• If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder, the tapesags and deteriorates.• If the Battery is left on the Camcorder for a longtime, the voltage drops excessively, and the Batterywill not function even after it is recharged.