Panasonic NVS7EG - Manual (Page 101)

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Cautions
Please read these cautions before operating the Movie Camera
and its accessories.
Video Head Clogging Cautions for the Movie Camera
The video heads are the means by which the Movie Camera places
picture signals on the tape during recording, and reads picture
signals from the tape during playback. If these heads become dirty
and clogged from long use, the signals can no longer be recorded
correctly, and the playback picture will be distorted accordingly.
This is the case, for example, during the playback of a tape, the
sound of which is reproduced normally, but no picture is seen, or
the picture is greatly distorted. When such symptoms occur, have
the Movie Camera checked by gualified service personnel.
This Movie Camera is equipped with Head Clogging Detection
Function. When the heads are clogged, the “ C< ” Indication in the
Viewfinder will appear. As the accumulation of dirt on the heads
may be dislodged by the movement of the tape, it is possible that
this indication sometimes appears, but may not reappear on the
next recording start.
The Head Clogging Detection Function will be activated when the
shooting is started from the shooting pause mode. However, it will
not be activated when shooting immediately after replacing the
cassette and after playing back some part of the tape.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Movie Camera
Condensation (dew) forms when warm air comes in contact with a
cold object, for example on a window in a heated room in winter.
Condensation may also form in the Movie Camera and damage the
tape and the video heads, if:
•The Movie Camera is in a room where the heater has just been
turned on.
•The Movie Camera is in a room with steam or high humidity.
•The Movie Camera is brought from cold surroundings into a
well-heated room.
•The Movie Camera is suddenly brought from cool surroundings,
such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot
and humid.
•When condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera, the
“DEW” Indication in the Viewfinder will flash and a few seconds
later, the Movie Camera will turn itself off to protect the tape and
the video heads.
After a while, turn the Movie Camera on again and make sure that
the “DEW” Indication is not displayed any more. Then, wait about
1 hour before operating the Movie Camera again. Depending on
the surrounding conditions, it may take several hours before the
Movie Camera can be used again.
•As condensation forms gradually, it may take about
10-15 minutes before the Movie Camera turns itself off after a
change of working environment.
• In an extremely cold place, condensation may freeze and turn
into frost. In this case, it may take quite some time for the frost to
melt, turn into dew and evaporate.
•When you bring the Movie Camera from a very cold place, e.g.
the ski slopes, into a heated room, keep it in a tightly closed
plastic bag or similar to prevent condensation from forming inside
the Movie Camera.
In case of abnormal operation of this unit (e.g. if it emits smoke or
some unusual smell), immediately stop the operation and consult
qualified service personnel.
■ Cautions for Use;
• Do not disassemble or reconstruct this unit. Some internal parts
of this unit have high voltage. Disassembling or reconstructing is
very dangerous and may cause serious damage to the unit.
• Never put any objects inside.
Never insert any metal objects or inflammable material through
any of the openings (cassette compartment, etc.). If any liquid is
spilled into the unit, immediately stop the operation and consult
qualified service personnel.
Operating the unit with some foreign matter inside may cause
malfunction or electric shock.
If children have access to this unit, special attention should be
paid to this point.
• Never aim the lens at the sun because this could cause
permanent damage to the CCD image sensor. Such damage
could manifest itself in reduced picture quality or could make
shooting altogether impossible. Attention should be paid to this
point not only during shooting but during other operations as well.
• Never subject the unit to strong vibrations or shocks.
Shocks during use may result in picture distortion.
• Do not use this unit during a thunderstorm, especially not in a
large open field, because this would be very dangerous.
If used indoors during a thunderstorm, be sure to disconnect the
AC Adaptor from the mains outlet.
• Never use this unit with the cassette compartment facing down,
because this could cause uneven winding, slacking and damage
to the tape.
• Do not use the viewfinder as a carrying handle when transporting
the unit.
• Do not use any mini-size tripods other than the recommended
optional one, because some tripods are not stable enough for this
unit, A fall could seriously damage the unit.
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