User Manual

Transportation
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
o Turn off the power before performing any
maintenance.
o 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.
Batteries
o The batteries recommended for use with this
camera recorder are as follows.
U model : Dionic90 (Anton/Bauer)
E model : Endura-HL9 (IDX)
o Please make use of one of the recommended
batteries.
Heavy batteries may fall off if they are not used
correctly.
Regular Inspection (Maintenance)
Under normal environment, dust will accumulate
on the camera recorder when it is used over a long
period. Dust may enter the camera recorder
especially if it is used outdoors. This may affect the
image and sound quality of the camera recorder.
Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours
(suggested guideline).
You can check the usage time of the fan in [System]
B [System Information] B [Fan Hour].
(A P132 [ Fan Hour ] )
If the fan is used for more than 9000 hours without
replacement, “FAN MAINTENANCE REQUIRED”
will be displayed every time you turn on the power.
About GPS
o The GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites
are managed by the Department of State of the
U.S., and its precision may be altered intentionally.
o Perform positioning at an unobstructed location
with a clear view that is not indoors or blocked by
trees.
o The time needed for obtaining the position
information may be longer and variation may also
be larger depending on the surrounding
environment and time of day.
o This camera recorder uses the WGS 84 World
Geodetic System.
o Signal from GPS satellites may be interrupted by
communication signal from electronic devices
such as mobile phones.
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o Do not press against the surface with force or
subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage
or break the screens.
o Noise may appear in the viewfinder when
switching between the live video and playback
images.
o 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, SDI output, or HDMI output.
Precautions for Proper Use
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Introduction