Panasonic PV-GS9 Mode D'emploi page 66

• Do not use near a cell phone because doing so
may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and
sound.
• Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fi elds created
by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a
microprocessor may adversely affect the Camcorder,
causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
• If the Camcorder is affected by magnetically charged
equipment and does not function properly, turn off
the Camcorder power and detach the Battery or AC
Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor
again. Thereafter, turn on the Camcorder power.
Do not use your Camcorder near radio
transmitters or high-voltage cables.
• If you record pictures near radio transmitters or
high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds may
be adversely affected.
Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance
purposes or other business use.
• If you use the Camcorder for a long period of
time, 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 or
similar place, do not let sand or fi ne dust get
into the Camcorder.
• Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or
Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and
removing the Cassette.)
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals
onto the Camcorder.
• If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals,
the camera body may be deformed and the surface
fi nish may peel off.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with
the Camcorder for a long period of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for
cleaning the Camcorder.
• The Camcorder body may be deformed and the
surface fi nish may peel off.
• Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC
Cable from the AC Jack.
• Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth. To remove
stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in
a detergent diluted with water and afterwards fi nish
wiping with a dry cloth.
• For storing or transporting the Camcorder, place it in
a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent
the coating on the camera body from being worn.
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After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and
detach the Battery from the Camcorder or pull
out the AC Cable from AC Jack.
• If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder, the tape sags
and deteriorates.
• If the Battery is left on the Camcorder for a long time,
the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will
not function even after it is recharged.
About AC Adaptor
• If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or
extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue
fl ashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After
the temperature of the Battery has decreased or
increased suffi ciently, charging starts automatically.
If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to fl ash even after
the Battery temperature has decreased or increased
suffi ciently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty.
In this case, please contact a dealer.
• If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time
than normal.
• If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 3
feet (1 meter) or more away from radio.
• When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate whirring
sounds. However, this is normal.
• After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the
AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a minute amount
of current is consumed.)
• Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery
always clean.
Condensation
If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation
occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation
Indication [ DEW ] (yellow or red) blinks on the
Viewfi nder or the LCD Monitor and the messages [DEW
DETECTED] or [EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is
inserted) appear. In this case, follow the procedure
below.
Blinking in yellow:
Dew is slightly adhering to the head or the tape.
Blinking in red:
Dew has adhered to the head or the tape.
1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.
• It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette
Holder. This is not a malfunction.
2 Leave the Camcorder with the Cassette
Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm
it to the ambient temperature.
When [ DEW ] blinks in yellow
• You cannot use the Tape Recording/Playback
Mode. Leave the Camcorder for about 30 minutes.
• However, you can use the Card Recording Mode
or Picture Playback Mode when the cassette is
not inserted.