Panasonic SV-AV50 User Manual

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≥When the AC adaptor is in use, it may 
generate whirring sounds. This is normal.
≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
Adaptor from the AC Main socket. (If it is 
left connected, about 0.3 W of current is 
consumed at most.)
≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor 
clean at all times.
ª About the Battery
Battery characteristics
A lithium ion battery is a small-sized battery 
with large capacity. However, when it is 
cooled down due to the low temperature 
(50oF (10oC) or less), the operating time 
becomes short by its characteristics and it 
may not operate properly. In this case, 
warm the battery moderately (e.g. in a 
pocket) and then insert it just before you 
use the Camera. (When using a body 
warmer, be careful not to let the battery 
directly touch the warmer.).
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥If it is left attached to this unit, a minute 
amount of current is consumed even when 
this unit power is off. If it is left for a long 
time, over discharge takes place. The 
battery may become unusable even after 
it is charged.
Have spare batteries on hand when you 
use this unit outdoors.
≥In a cold place, the recordable time will be 
shorter.
≥When you travel, be sure to bring the 
supplied AC adaptor for charging in the 
place you are visiting.
If the battery is dropped, check that the 
terminal is not deformed.
≥If the battery attached to this unit with the 
terminal is deformed, it may damage the 
body of SD Video Camera.
Be sure to pull out the battery and the 
card, disconnect the plug after use.
≥Store the battery in a cool and dry place 
with a relatively stable temperature. 
(recommended temperature: 59 to 77°F 
(15 to 25oC), recommended humidity: 
40 to 60%)
≥Extremely high or low temperatures will 
shorten the life of the battery.
≥If the battery is kept in hot, humid, smoky 
or dusty places, the terminals may rust 
and cause malfunctions.
≥Store the battery in a completely 
discharged state. To store the battery for a 
long period of time, we recommend 
charging it once every year and storing it 
again after you completely use up the 
charged capacity.
Do not throw the battery into a fire.
≥If you heat or burn the battery, it may 
cause an explosion.
The battery has a limited life.
If the operating time is drastically 
shortened even after charging, the life has 
expired. Replace it with a new battery.
ª Condensation
When using the camera outdoors during 
very cold weather, dews can be formed on 
the camera and the lens when you return to 
a warm place.
If condensation takes place, the lens may 
be fogged or the camera may not properly 
operated. Take care not to cause 
condensation and take the appropriate 
countermeasures.
Causes of condensation
Differences in temperature and humidity as 
shown below cause condensation.
≥When this unit is brought into a warm 
room from outdoors in the cold.
≥When this unit is brought inside a car from 
outside.
≥When warming a cold room suddenly.
≥When cool air from an air conditioner is 
directly blowing on the unit.
≥When the place is humid.
When condensation has taken place:
≥Turn the power off and leave this unit in 
this condition for about 1 hour. When the 
camera become close to the ambient 
temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
≥When you move this unit from a cold place 
to a warm place, enclose the camera in a 
plastic bag, wait until the camera is 
warmed, and then take it out of the bag.
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