Power Saving
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When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the
[POWER ON/OFF] switch to “OFF” in order to
reduce power consumption.
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.
Rechargeable Battery
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Be sure to use only the specified batteries.
We do not guarantee the safety and
performance of this device if an unspecified
battery is used.
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Charge the battery first before using.
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If you are not using the battery for a prolonged
period of time, remove and keep the battery at
a 30 % to 40 % charge level to prevent
deterioration.
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Recharge the battery to a level of 10 % to 20
% once every six months when storing the
battery.
Storing the battery at a fully discharged state
will result in over discharging and inability to
charge the battery.
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Store the removed battery with the battery cap
attached in a dry place between 15 °C and
25
°C (59 °F and 77 °F).
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For details, refer to the “INSTRUCTIONS” of
the battery.
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ATTENTION:
The product you have purchased
is powered by a rechargeable
battery that is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this
battery.
Regular Inspection (Maintenance)
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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 quality 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
[System]
B
[System Information]
B
[Fan Hour].
If the fan is used for more than 9000 hours
without replacement, “Fan Maintenance
Required” will be displayed every time you turn
on the power.
SDHC/SDXC Cards
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SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as SD card in
this manual.
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This camera recorder saves the recorded
images and audio sound on the SD card (sold
separately) in the card slot.
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If the SD card contains files recorded by devices
other than this camera recorder or files that are
saved from a PC, the recordable time may be
shorter or data may not be properly recorded. In
addition, the remaining space on the card may
not increase even when files are deleted using
a PC.
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For details on the combinations of usable SD
card and format setting, refer to the following.
P40 [Format Setting and Usable SD Card
* Using cards other than those from Panasonic,
TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording
failure or data loss.
Handling of SD Cards
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The status indicator lights up in red when data
on the SD card is being accessed.
Do not remove the SD 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 SD card in a place that
is subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
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Do not place the SD card near locations that are
exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio
waves.
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Inserting the SD card incorrectly may result in
damage of this unit or the SD card.
Precautions for Proper Use
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