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Introduction
Maintenance
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Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.
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Wipe the external cabinet of the unit with a soft cloth. Do
not wipe the body with benzene or thinner. Doing so may
cause the surface to melt or turn cloudy. When it is extremely
dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe
the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the
detergent.
Batteries
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The following batteries can be used on this unit.
GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U :Dionic90 (Anton Bauer)
GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E :Endura-HL9 (IDX)
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and
the UL Listing mark is not applicable.
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Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries
may fall off if not used correctly.
Regular Inspection (Maintenance)
Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the
camera recorder when it is used over a long period. Dust
may enter the camera recorder especially if it is used
outdoors. This may affect the image and sound
q
uality of the
camera recorder. Check and replace the fan after every 9000
hours (suggested guideline).
You can check the usage time of the fan in the [Others] menu
B
[System Information]
B
[Fan Hour]. (
A
Page 95)
If the fan is used for more than 9000 hours without
replacement,
A
FAN MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
B
will be
displayed every time you turn on the power.
SDHC Cards
Use an SDHC card (4 GB to
3
2 GB) with Class 6 or higher
performance.
* Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or
SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.
Handling of SDHC Cards
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The access lamp lights up in red when data on the SDHC
card is being accessed. Do not remove the SDHC card
during data access (such as recording, playback, or
formatting). Do not turn off the power or remove the battery
and AC adapter during access either.
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Do not use or store the SDHC card in a place that is
subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
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Do not place the SDHC card near locations that are
exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.
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Inserting the SDHC card incorrectly may result in damage
of this unit or the SDHC card.
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We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on
the SDHC card. Please back up any important data.
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Make use of the SDHC card within the prescribed
conditions of use.
Do not use it at the following locations.
Places that are subject to direct sunlight, high humidity or
corrosion, places near thermal e
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uipment, sandy or dusty
places, or in a car under the sun with the doors and windows
closed.
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Do not bend or drop the SDHC card, or subject it to strong
impact or vibration.
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When formatting or erasing data using the camera
recorder, only the file administration information is changed.
The data is not completely erased from the SDHC card. If
you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend
either using commercially available software that is specially
designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the
SDHC card with a hammer, etc.
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Do not dismantle or modify the SDHC card.
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Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal
object.
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Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere
to the terminals.
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Do not remove the labels or stick other labels or stickers
on the SDHC cards.
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Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SDHC
cards. Always use oil-based pens.
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If you format (initialize) the SDHC card, all data recorded
on the card, including video data and setup files, will be
deleted.
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You are recommended to use cards that are formatted
(initialized) on this camera recorder.
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The SDHC card may be damaged if the camera recorder
is not operated correctly. Formatting (Initializing) the
SDHC card may allow it to operate correctly.
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SDHC cards that have been formatted (initialized) on
other cameras, computers or peripheral e
q
uipment may
not operate correctly. In this case, format (initialize) the
SDHC card on this camera recorder.
Precautions for Proper Use
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