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≥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 tape 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 Camcorder needs to be 
cleaned at a service center. Please consult a 
dealer.
≥Video Head Cleaners can be purchased from 
service centres.
≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not 
considered a malfunction of the product. It is not 
covered by the warranty.
Periodical 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.) Please contact a Panasonic Service Center.
ª Optimal Use of the Battery
Battery Characteristics
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. 
Its ability to generate power is based upon the 
chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This 
reaction is susceptible to the surrounding 
temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature 
is too high or too low, the operating time of the 
Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in 
an extremely cold environment, the Battery may 
operate only for about 5 minutes. If the Battery 
becomes extremely hot, a protective function may 
be activated, and the Battery may become 
unusable for a while.
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use
Be sure to detach the Battery from the 
Camcorder. (If it is left attached to the 
Camcorder, a minute amount of current is 
consumed even when the Camcorder power is 
off.) If the Battery is left attached to the 
Camcorder for a long time, over-discharge takes 
place. The Battery may become unusable after it 
is charged.
Disposing of an Unusable Battery
≥The Battery has a limited life.
≥Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may 
cause an explosion.
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery 
Clean
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with 
dirt, dust, or other substances.
If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see 
if the Battery body and terminals are deformed.
Attaching a deformed Battery to the Camcorder 
or AC Adaptor may damage the Camcorder or 
AC Adaptor.
ª Cautions for Storage
Before storing the Camcorder, take the 
Cassette out and detach the Battery.
Store all the components in a dry place with a 
relatively stable temperature.
Recommended Temperature: 59
oF to 77oF (15oC 
to 25
oC), Recommended Humidity: 40% to 60%
Camcorder
≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from 
getting into the Camera.
≥Do not leave the Camcorder in places that 
expose it to high temperature.
Battery
≥Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery.
≥If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, 
the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
Do not allow the Battery terminals to come 
in contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in 
a short circuit or heat generation and, if you 
touch the Battery in this condition, you may 
be badly burned.
≥Store the Battery in a completely discharged 
state. To store the Battery for a long period of 
time, we recommend you charge it once every 
year and store it again after you completely use 
up the charged capacity.
Cassette
≥Before storing it, rewind the tape to the 
beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than 
6 months with the tape stopped midway, the 
tape sags (although it depends on the storage 
condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.
≥Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct 
sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may 
damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral 
particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the 
heads of the Camcorder and other components. 
Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back 
to its case.
≥Once every half year, wind the tape to the end 
and then rewind it to the beginning. If the 
Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without 
winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity 
changes may cause the Cassette to deform due 
to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound 
tape may stick to itself.
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