Operating Instructions

Overview – Before using the unit

 About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold

room to a warm room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, or

damaged.

When taking the unit to a place which has a different temperature, if the unit is accustomed to the room temperature of the

destination for about 1 hour, condensation can be prevented. (When the difference in temperature is severe, place the unit in a

plastic bag or the like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)

When condensation has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC adaptor and leave the unit like that for about 1 hour. When

the unit becomes accustomed to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.

 Caution regarding laser beams

The MOS sensor may be damaged if the MOS sensor is subjected to light from a laser beam.

Take sufficient care to prevent laser beams from striking the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are

used.

 Treatment of clips

Clips recorded with devices other than this unit are not supported by this unit.

 Regarding system frequencies

You can change the system frequency (59.94 Hz/50.00 Hz) for this unit by using the menu. (Î[FREQUENCY]: 120)

• When AVCHD clips are recorded, it is not possible to use the same memory card with different system frequencies. When the

system frequency is changed, use a different memory card.

 Note the following points.

• If you prepare to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage to verify that both pictures and sound are

being recorded normally.

• Panasonic will not assume liability when video or audio recording fails due to a malfunction of the unit or the memory card

during the use.

• Set the calendar (datetime of the internal clock) and the time zone, or check the setting before recording. This will have an

effect on the management of the recorded contents.

 Exemption of liability

Panasonic is not liable in any way regarding following.

1 Incidental, special, or consequential damages caused directly or indirectly by the unit

2 Damages, breakage of the unit, etc., caused by misuse or carelessness of the customer

3 When disassembly, repair, or modification (including the software) of the unit is performed by the customer

4 Inconveniences, damnification, or damages by not being able to record and/or display the video due to any reasons

including failure or malfunction of the unit and recording media

5 Inconveniences, damnification, or damages resulting from malfunction of the system combining with any third party

equipment

6 A liability claim or any claim for a privacy violation by an individual or a group that was the subject of the video that the

customer has shot (including recording) that became public by any reason (including using with the network user

authentication turned OFF)

7 The registered information is lost due to any reason (including initializing this unit because the authentication information

such as user name or password is forgotten)

 Be careful with regard to copyrights

Under copyright law, you may not use the images and audio you have recorded for other than personal enjoyment without the