Panasonic Palmcorder MultiCam PV-GS50 Manuel D'utilisation page 93

≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from
the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a small
amount of electricity is consumed.)
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and
Battery clean.
ª Condensation
If excessive moisture condenses in the unit,
[DEW DETECTED] Indication will flash, and the
Palmcorder will automatically turn off after about
1 minute.
If this happens, follow the steps below:
1
Take out the Cassette.
≥None of the other functions operate.
Depending on the amount of condensation,
removing the Cassette may become difficult. If
this happens, wait for 2 to 3 hours before
taking the Cassette out.
2
Open the Cassette Compartment and
wait for 2 to 3 hours.
≥The number of hours you should wait depends
on the amount of condensation and ambient
temperature.
3
2 to 3 hours later, turn on the
Palmcorder and check to see if the
[DEW DETECTED]
≥Even if the [DEW DETECTED] Indication is
not displayed, as a precaution, please wait for
another hour before using the Palmcorder.
Watch for Condensation Even Before the
[DEW DETECTED] Indication Is Displayed.
≥Because condensation takes place gradually, the
[DEW DETECTED] Indication may not be
displayed during the first 10 to 15 minutes of
condensation formation inside the Palmcorder.
≥In extremely cold places, condensation may freeze
and form frost. In this case, the frost melts first,
thus forming condensation, and then it takes
another 2 to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation.
When the Lens Is Fogged:
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and leave
the Palmcorder in this condition for about 1 hour.
When the lens temperature becomes close to the
ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
ª Digital Video Head Cleaner
If the heads (the parts that make contact with tape)
are dirty, mosaic-like noise patterns may appear on
the playback image, or the screen as a whole
becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty,
recording performance deteriorates, and, in the
worst case, the Palmcorder cannot record at all.
Indication is displayed.
Causes of Digital Video Heads Becoming Dirty
≥Large quantity of dust in the air
≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment
≥Damaged tape
≥Long operating hours
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head
Cleaner (AY-DVMCLA)
1
Insert the Head Cleaner into the
Palmcorder in the same manner as a
Video Cassette.
2
Press the [ 1 ] Button, and 20 seconds
later, Press the [
rewind the tape.)
3
Take out the head cleaner. Insert a
Video Cassette and start recording.
Then, play the tape back to check the
recorded image.
4
If the image is still not clear, repeat
Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head
Cleaner 3 times or more consecutively.)
Notes:
≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head
Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches the
end, and then use it again from the beginning in
the same manner as before.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the
Mini DV may be damaged. In this case,
immediately stop using that Cassette.
≥Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive
cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads.
If the heads are worn, images cannot be played
back even after the heads are cleaned.)
≥If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the head
cleaner, the Palmcorder needs to be cleaned at a
service center. Please consult a distributor or
Panasonic Servicenter.
≥Video head cleaners can be purchased from
service centers.
≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered
a malfunction of the product. It is not covered by
the warranty.
Periodic Check-up
To maintain the highest image quality, we
recommend replacement of worn parts, such as
heads, etc., after approximately 1000 hours of use.
(This, however, depends on operating conditions,
such as temperature, humidity, dust, etc.)
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