Cautions When StoringDo not leave the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is very high for along period of time:• The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave theDVD Video Camera in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Do not exposethe DVD Video Camera to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.Do not store the DVD Video Camera in a place where the humidity is high or in a dustyplace:• Dust entering the DVD Video Camera could cause malfunctions. If humidity is high, the lens couldbecome moldy, and the DVD Video Camera could become inoperative. It is recommended that you putthe DVD Video Camera in a box together with a desiccant when storing it in a closet, etc.Do not store the DVD Video Camera in a place subject to strong magnetism or intensevibrations:• This could cause malfunctions.Detach the battery pack from the DVD Video Camera and store it in a cool place:• Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.Suggestions and RestrictionsMake a trial recording:• Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal.Data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD Video Camera cannot berestored.It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trialrecording.Do not use the DVD Video Camera for professional applications:• This DVD Video Camera is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:• Panasonic cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally orrecorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD Video Camera, disc or card.Also, Panasonic cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.• If you or a third party makes a mistake when handling this DVD Video Camera, disc, card, etc., therecorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damages due to loss ofrecorded contents.Copyright:• Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD Video Camera using other digital!analog media or devicesis protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, exceptfor personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performancesand exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.10