Usage Precautions: Regarding this unit
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Usage Precautions
Regarding this unit
Panasonic makes no guarantees regarding re-
cordings
• Please note that Panasonic makes no guarantees regarding
recordings in cases where images and/or audio were not re-
corded as you intended due to problems with this unit or P2
cards.
Be careful to avoid getting water inside the unit
when using it in rainy or snowy weather, or near
the sea shore.
• The unit or a card may be damaged. (In some cases, it may
become unrepairable.)
Do not install this unit in a location exposed to
direct sunlight.
• The cabinet may be deformed and the LCD screen may be
damaged.
Keep the unit away from electromagnetic devic-
es (such as TVs and video game consoles).
• Using the unit on or near a TV may result in distorted images
or audio due to electromagnetic radiation.
• The strong magnetic field produced by loudspeakers and
large monitors may damage recordings or distort images.
• Electromagnetic waves from microcomputers may
adversely affect the unit or distort images and audio.
• If an electromagnetic device adversely affects the unit and
results in it becoming unable to be operated correctly, turn
the unit off and disconnect the AC cable from the outlet.
Then, reconnect the AC cable. Finally, turn the unit back on.
Do not use the unit near a radio transmitter or
high-voltage equipment.
• Use near a radio transmitter or high-voltage equipment may
adversely affect recorded images and audio.
When using the unit at the sea shore, in the open
air, etc., be careful not to get sand or dust in-
side.
• The sand or dust may damage the unit or a card. (Be espe-
cially careful when inserting and removing cards.)
When carrying the unit, be careful not to drop it.
• A strong impact may damage the unit and result in it be-
coming unable to be operated correctly.
Do not get insecticides or other volatile materi-
als on the unit.
• The unit may be deformed and the paint may peel off if in-
secticides or other volatile materials get on the unit.
• Do not leave the unit in contact with rubber or vinyl products
for long periods.
Notes on the disposal or transfer of memory
cards and storage devices
The format and delete functions on this unit or a computer will
only change the file management data and will leave the data
on the memory card or storage device intact. It is recommend-
ed that cards or storage devices either be physically destroyed
or that commercially available software be used to completely
delete any data they contain. Management of data on memory
cards and storage devices is the sole responsibility of the user.
LCD
• The pixels of the LCD monitor are controlled to obtain high
precision with 99.99% of the effective pixels. This leaves
less than 0.01% of pixels that may not light or may remain
on all the time. This is normal and will have no effect on the
images you shoot.
• There may be some unevenness on the screen depending
on the image displayed.
• Wiping or rubbing the LCD screen with a rough cloth may
damage it.
• LCD response and brightness vary with operating temperature.
• In a high-temperature and high-humidity location, the LCD
panel characteristics may change and result in uneven im-
age quality.
• If an unsupported signal is input to the unit for a long period
of time, the LCD panel characteristics may change and re-
sult in uneven image quality.
• Due to the characteristics of LCD monitors, prolonged dis-
play of bright still images or prolonged operation in high-
temperature or high-humidity environments may result in re-
sidual images, luminance reduction, burn-in, banding, or
panel defects and degradation that result in areas of perma-
nently changed brightness.
In particular, avoid prolonged continuous display of the fol-
lowing types of images.
- Bright still images
- Images that include logomarks or graphics in fixed positions
- Thumbnail screens
- Windows from a computer and similar bright displays
- Images with aspect ratios different from that of the monitor
(e.g., letterboxed images)
In addition, avoid prolonged continuous use in the following
types of environments.
- Confined areas with high temperature and humidity
- Near the exhaust vent of air conditioning equipment, etc.
Prolonged use involving the images and environments de-
scribed above will accelerate deterioration of the LCD pan-
el over time.
To prevent accelerated deterioration and its related phe-
nomena, we recommend the following.
- Do not display bright still images for prolonged periods.
- Lower the brightness.
- Turn off the power when the monitor is not in use.
Residual images will gradually disappear as different imag-
es are displayed.
