Panasonic Varicam 35 Operating Manual

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– 167 –Chapter 14 Maintenance — Cleaning and storingCleaning and storingCleaning the camera recorderf Either remove the battery or disconnect the DC cable from the power outlet before cleaning.f Do not use benzine or thinner to clean the camera. Using benzine or thinner may cause deformation or peeling off of the paint of the camera recorderbody.f Wipe the camera recorder with a soft and clean cloth. If there is heavy dirt attached, wipe the camera recorder using a cloth soaked in kitchendetergent diluted with water, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.Cautions when storing the camera recorderRemove the battery when storing the camera recorder. Store them in a place where humidity is low and temperature is relatively constant.r Camera bodyf Wrap the camera recorder with a soft cloth so that dust does not get into it.r Batteryf The battery life shortens where the temperature is extremely high or low.f Storing in a place where there is heavy oil smoke or dust may lead to malfunctions due to rust on terminal connectors, etc.f Do not let the battery terminal contact a metal object (such as a necklace or hairpin). Short circuit may occur between terminals and it may lead to heatgeneration. Touching on a heated part may cause severe burns.f Store the battery with electrically discharged. If you store it for a long period of time, it is recommended that you charge it once a year, use the camerarecorder until the battery runs out, and then storing it again.r expressP2 memory card, P2 memory cardf If you remove it from the camera recorder, be sure to attach the dedicated cap so that sand and dust do not adhere to the connector part. Also, put it inthe dedicated case when storing or carrying it.f Do not place it in a place where there is corrosive gas.r microP2 memory card, SD memory cardf If you remove it from the camera recorder, be sure to put it in its case.f Do not place it in a place where there is corrosive gas.f Do not place it in a place where temperature gets high, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.f Do not place it in a dusty place or where humidity is high.