Panasonic PV-VM202 User Manual
65
Cautions for Use
ª After Use
1
1
Take out the Cassette.
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l 13)
2
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].
(
l 14)
3
Detach the Power Source and retract the
Viewfinder.
Viewfinder.
(
l 12)
4
To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens
Cap.
Cap.
(
l 13)
ª Tips for using your Palmcorder
When you use your Palmcorder on a rainy or snowy day
or on a beach, make sure that no water enters the
Palmcorder.
≥Water may cause the Palmcorder or Cassette to
or on a beach, make sure that no water enters the
Palmcorder.
≥Water may cause the Palmcorder or Cassette to
malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the Palmcorder, wet a soft cloth
with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the
Palmcorder body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly
with a soft dry cloth.
Palmcorder body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly
with a soft dry cloth.
Keep the Palmcorder away from magnetically charged
equipment (such as a TV, game equipment, etc.)
≥If you use the Palmcorder near a TV, images or sounds
equipment (such as a TV, game equipment, etc.)
≥If you use the Palmcorder near a TV, images or sounds
may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large
motors, recording on the tape may be damaged, or images
may be distorted.
may be distorted.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a
microprocessor may adversely affect the Palmcorder,
causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the Palmcorder is affected by magnetically charged
equipment and does not function properly, turn off the
Palmcorder power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor
and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.
Thereafter, turn on the Palmcorder power.
Palmcorder power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor
and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.
Thereafter, turn on the Palmcorder power.
Do not use your Palmcorder near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines.
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-
high-voltage lines.
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-
voltage lines, recorded images or sounds may be
adversely affected.
adversely affected.
Do not use this Palmcorder for surveillance purpose or
other business use.
≥If you use the Palmcorder for a long period of time, the
other business use.
≥If you use the Palmcorder for a long period of time, the
internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may
cause malfunction.
cause malfunction.
≥This Palmcorder is not intended for industrial use.
When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or similar
place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the
Palmcorder.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Palmcorder or Cassette.
place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the
Palmcorder.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Palmcorder or Cassette.
(Care should be taken when inserting and removing the
Cassette.)
Cassette.)
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the
Palmcorder.
≥If the Palmcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the
Palmcorder.
≥If the Palmcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the
Palmcorder body may deform and the surface finish may
peel off.
peel off.
≥Do not keep a rubber or plastic product in contact with the
Palmcorder for a long period of time.
When cleaning the Palmcorder, do not use any solvent,
such as benzine, alcohol, thinner, etc.
≥The Palmcorder body may become damaged and the
such as benzine, alcohol, thinner, etc.
≥The Palmcorder body may become damaged and the
surface finish may peel off.
≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC
Cable from the AC Jack.
≥Wipe the Palmcorder with a soft dry cloth. To remove
stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a
detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping
with a dry cloth.
detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping
with a dry cloth.
≥For storing or transporting the Palmcorder, place it in a bag
or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on
the Palmcorder body from becoming worn.
the Palmcorder body from becoming worn.
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach
the Battery from the Palmcorder or pull out the AC Cable
from the AC Jack.
≥If the Cassette is left in the Palmcorder, the tape sags and
the Battery from the Palmcorder or pull out the AC Cable
from the AC Jack.
≥If the Cassette is left in the Palmcorder, the tape sags and
deteriorates.
≥If you leave the Battery attached to the Palmcorder for a
long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery
will not function even after it is recharged.
will not function even after it is recharged.
ª About the AC Adaptor
≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or
extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing,
and the Battery may not charge. After the temperature of
the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently,
charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp
continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has
decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC
Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact your
dealer.
and the Battery may not charge. After the temperature of
the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently,
charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp
continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has
decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC
Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact your
dealer.
≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than
normal.
≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception
may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 1 meter or more
away from radios.
away from radios.
≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate whirring
sounds. This is normal.
≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC
Jack. (If they are left connected, a small amount of
electricity is consumed.)
electricity is consumed.)
≥Always, keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery
clean.
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