Panasonic WV-CW970 Mode D'emploi page 7

8. Do not install the camera near the air outlet of an
air conditioner.
The lens may become cloudy due to condensation
if the camera is used under the following
conditions.
• Rapid temperature fluctuations by switching the air
conditioner on and off.
• Rapid temperature fluctuations due to frequent door
opening and closing.
• Use in an environment where eyeglasses become
foggy.
• Use in a room filled with cigarette smoke or dust.
If the lens becomes cloudy due to condensation,
remove the dome cover and wipe all moist surfaces
with a soft cloth.
9. Consumables
Parts having contacts such as the lens-drive
motors, cooling fan motor and slip-rings inside the
camera are subject to wear with time. Please ask
the nearest service centre about replacement and
maintenance of such parts.
10. Do not aim the camera at the same object for a
long time.
Burn-in of an image may be caused on the
fluorescent screen of CRT.
11. Self-diagnosis Function
If the camera continues operating abnormally for 30
seconds or more due to such an accident as
external noise, the camera will automatically reset
its power. In the case it happens frequently, check
if there would be any environmental cause.
* Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. herewith
declares that it will not be liable for any damage,
whether direct or indirect, caused by using the
product for business transaction or security, or
malfunctioning of this product.
Operating precautions
What to do if OVER HEAT appears on the display.
This message indicates that the inside of the camera
has become extremely hot.
Immediately turn off the camera and contact your
retailer.
What to do if WARM UP-PLEASE WAIT.** appears
on the display.
This message indicates that the inside of the camera is
cold.
Please wait for a short time until the heating fan warms
up the inside of the camera.
The countdown shown as the numbers in "**" in quotes
is a guideline of the time required. When the value
reaches "0" the inside of the camera is warm and the
on-screen display disappears. The camera is then
reset and operation is normal.
Note the following to ensure long-term trouble-
free operation
Long operation under high temperatures and high
humidity can cause components to deteriorate and
shorten camera life.
Make sure the camera is installed in a location where it
is not directly exposed to heat from a radiator, heater,
etc.
About the Camera Cleaning Function
Prolonged use can lead to noise on the monitor and
divergence of preset positions.
If such conditions persist even after you perform
camera cleaning (page 40), use the special setup
menu to execute the "REFRESH" operation (page 48).
Do not allow anything to forcefully hit the dome
cover
Anything hitting the dome cover may damage the
camera or cause leaks.
CCD colour filter burn-in
Intense light concentrated on one spot for a long
period can cause deterioration of the CCD internal
colour filters, and discolouration of the affected part.
Even if the camera position is changed from a fixed
position, the discolouration at the previous location of
the concentrated light will remain on the screen.
Do not point the camera at a strong light source.
Intense light such as that produced by a spotlight
concentrated on one part of the screen can cause
blooming (rainbow around the strong light) or smearing
(vertical stripes above and below the strong light).
Pictures directly below the camera
A circular object appears in the centre of the picture, it
is caused by the shape of the dome cover and is not a
malfunction.
Do not aim the camera at the same object for a
long time.
Burn-in of an image may be caused on the fluorescent
screen of CRT.
Handle the camera carefully.
Do not drop the camera, or subject it to strong impact
or vibration. Such conditions create the risk of
malfunction.
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