Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but also serious impact on the CMOS elements as small white spots may be generated. Please exercise care during use.
Precautions for Proper Use
Storage and Usage Locations
Allowable ambient temperature and humidity
Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism
Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors may be incorrect if this unit is used near a radio or television transmitting antenna, in places where strong magnetic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or cellular phones.
Use of wireless microphone near this unit
When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used near this unit during recording, the tuner could pick up noise.
Avoid using or placing this unit in the following places.
Places subject to extreme heat or cold
Places with excessive dirt or dust
Places with high humidity or moisture
Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a cooking stove
Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable surfaces
In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a heater for long hours
Do not place this unit at places that are subject to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur.
Protect this unit from being splashed with water. (Especially when shooting in the rain)
Protect this unit from getting wet when shooting on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the body. Be sure to clean the unit after use.
Protect this unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.
Carrying the Camera
Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when transporting.
Power Saving
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
Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.
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 (sold separately)
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.
For details, refer to the “INSTRUCTIONS” of the battery.
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen, or red, blue, and/or white spots may not disappear. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the SD card.
If you use this unit continuously for a long period of time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may temporarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the SD card. They will not appear after you turn the power off and then on again.
If you use this unit in a cold place, the images may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction. Retained images are not recorded on the SD card.
Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens.
Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between the live video and playback images.
Due to the characteristic of the viewfinder display device, colors may appear on the images when you blink your eyes. It does not affect the recorded images or HDMI output.
SDHC/SDXC Cards
SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as SD card in this manual.
This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot.
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.
For details on the combinations of usable SD card and format setting, refer to the following.
Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.
Handling of SD Cards
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.
Do not use or store the SD card in a place that is subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
Do not place the SD card near locations that are exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.
Inserting the SD card incorrectly may result in damage of this unit or the SD card.
We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on the SD card. Please back up any important data.
Make use of the SD 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 equipment, sandy or dusty places, or in a car under the sun with the doors and windows closed.
Do not bend or drop the SD card, or subject it to strong impact or vibration.
Do not splash the SD card with water.
Do not dismantle or modify the SD card.
Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal object.
Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere to the terminals.
Do not remove the labels or stick other labels or stickers on the SD cards.
Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SD cards. Always use oil-based pens.
If you format (initialize) the SD card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.
You are recommended to use cards that are formatted (initialized) on this camera recorder.
The SD card may be damaged if the camera recorder is not operated correctly. Formatting (Initializing) the SD card may allow it to operate correctly.
SD cards that have been formatted (initialized) on other cameras, computers or peripheral equipment may not operate correctly. In this case, format (initialize) the SD card on this camera recorder.
If you want to wipe out all information by completely erasing the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the SD card with a hammer, etc. When formatting or erasing data using the camera recorder, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the SD card.
Some commercially available SD cards may be harder to be removed from this unit. Remove them by hooking onto the groove on the cards.
It will be easier to remove the cards after several times.
Do not stick any stickers on the cards.
The SD card may pop out when it is being removed. Be careful not to lose the card.
License Notices
MPEG LA AVC
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE
MPEG LA MPEG-2 Patent
ANY USE OF THIS UNIT IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, LLC, 6312 S.
WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, LLC, 6312 S. Fiddlers Green circle, Suite 400E, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 U.S.A.
Copyright
Any recordings made on this camera recorder that are played back for profit or public preview may infringe on the rights of the owner of the recordings.
Do not use the recordings for purpose other than personal enjoyment without prior consent from the owner.
Others
Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the card slot.
Do not block the vent on the unit.
Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to burns and fires.
Do not put anything into the camera unit.
Metal and flammable items entering from the vent and connectors can result in fire or electric shock.
Do not turn off the [POWER ON/OFF] switch or remove the power cable during recording or playback.
The camera recorder may not show stable pictures for a few seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a malfunction.
When the video signal output terminals are not in use, put on the covers to prevent damage to the terminals.
Do not drop this unit or subject it to strong impact or vibration as it is a precision equipment.
Optical performance of lens
Due to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur at the periphery of the image. This is not a camera malfunction.
Noise may appear in the image when switching modes.
If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deteriorate.
Use the supplied AC adapter as the power supply. Do not use the supplied AC adapter on other devices.
When the connectors that come with connector covers are not in use, put on the covers to prevent damage to the connectors.
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This camera recorder makes use of M+FONTS.
