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# Before using the camera

#### Before using the camera, always check if the built-in battery is not consumed, and then set the date/time.

The internal clock of the camera is reset when the built-in battery has been consumed. This may result in the meta data of the clip not recorded correctly, and it may not display correctly in the thumbnail screen.

Check if the built-in battery is not consumed before using. (Charging the built-in battery)

Also, set the correct date/time. (Setting the date/time of the internal clock)

#### When using this product during rain or snow or when at the beach, be careful that water does not get inside the camera.

Water causes damage to the camera and memory card. (Repair may be impossible)

#### Keep the camera away from devices that produce magnetism (TVs, TV games, etc.).

- Do not use the camera on top of a TV or around it. Image or audio of the camera may be distorted by the electromagnetic wave emitted from a TV.

- The recorded content may be damaged or image may be distorted by a strong magnetic field produced by speaker or large motor.

- Do not use the camera on top of a microcomputer or around it. Image or audio of the camera may be distorted by the electromagnetic wave emitted from a microcomputer.

- The camera may not operate properly due to a harmful effect from a device producing magnetism. In such case, turn off the camera and either remove the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Then, mount the battery or connect the AC adaptor again. After that, turn on the camera.

#### Do not use the camera near a radio transmitter or high-voltage device.

Using the camera recorder near a radio transmitter or high-voltage device may cause harmful effect to the recorded video or audio.

#### Take care so sand and/or dust do not get inside the camera when using the camera at the beach, etc.

Sand and dust may damage the camera and memory card. (Be careful when inserting or removing the memory card)

#### AC adaptor, battery charger, and battery

- It may take more time to charge or may not be able to charge when the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low.

- When the charging lamp continues to flash in orange, check if there is any debris, foreign object, or dirt attached to the terminal section of the battery or the battery charger, and reconnect it correctly. Always disconnect the power plug from the power outlet before removing the debris, foreign object, or dirt attached to the terminal section.

- The charging lamp will flash in orange when the temperature of the battery is extremely high or low.

  Then, charging will start automatically after the battery reaches chargeable temperature.

- If the charging lamp continues to flash even when the battery is at its optimal temperature, the battery or battery charger may be damaged. Consult the dealer.

- Noise may be generated in radio when the camera is used close to a radio (especially when receiving AM). Keep a distance of 1 m or more when using.

- Oscillating sound may generate inside the AC adaptor or the battery charger during the use, but this is not a malfunction.

- Always disconnect the power plug from the power outlet after the use. (Power of approximately 0.1 W is consumed by the AC power itself if kept connected)

- Do not get the terminal section of the AC adaptor, the battery charger, or the battery dirty. Install the device close to the power outlet so the disconnection device (power plug) can be easily reached.

#### SD card

- Surface of camera or the SD card may get slightly hot when used for a long period of time, but this is not a malfunction.

- The memory capacity described on the label of the SD card is a total of following capacities.

  - Capacity to protect and manage copyright

  - Capacity usable as the normal memory on the camera or a PC.

- Do not apply strong impact, bend, or drop the SD card.

- Data in the SD card may get destroyed or erased in following cases.

  - Electrical noise or static electricity

  - Malfunction of the camera or the SD card

- Do not perform following operations when accessing the SD card (card 1 access lamp/card 2 access lamp is flashing in orange).

  - Removing the SD card

  - Disconnecting battery or the AC adaptor without turning off the camera

  - Apply vibration of impact

#### Take care not to drop the camera when carrying the camera.

- Strong impact will damage the camera, and it may not operate properly.

- Hold the handle or grip when carrying the camera, and handle it carefully.

#### Do not apply insecticide or volatile material to the camera.

- The camera may deform or the paint may peel off when insecticide or volatile material is applied.

- Do not allow the camera to remain in contact with a rubber or vinyl object for a long period of time.

#### Disconnect the battery or disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet after the use.

#### Battery characteristics

The battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It produces electrical energy via an internal chemical reaction. This chemical reaction is effected by the ambient temperature and humidity. The usable time of the battery becomes shorter when the temperature gets higher or lower. When used in an environment with extremely low temperature, it can only be used for approximately five minutes.

When the battery is in an extremely hot environment, its protective function will operate and the camera recorder cannot be used temporarily.

#### After using the camera recorder, be sure to remove the battery.

Securely remove the battery from the camera.

(Minute current is consumed even if the camera is turned off when the battery is kept mounted)

The battery will become over discharge and may become unusable even if it is recharged when the battery is kept mounted for long period of time.

Do not remove the battery when the power is turned on.

Turn off the power and remove the battery after the operation lamp goes completely out.

#### Take proper care of the battery terminal.

Do not allow dust or foreign objects on the battery terminal.

Confirm that the battery and its terminal section is not deformed when the battery is dropped by mistake.

Do not mount the deformed battery into a camera or mount to the battery charger. This may damage the camera or the battery charger.

#### Cautions when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others

Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the camera or a computer will merely change the file management information: it will not completely erase the data on the cards.

It is recommended to completely erase the data in following method when discarding/conveying.

- Physically destroy the memory card itself

- Completely erase the data in the memory card using a commercially available data erasing software for PC, etc.

Users are responsible for managing the data stored in their memory card.

#### LCD monitor

- Do not continuously display the same image or text on the LCD monitor for a long period of time. The image may be burned on to the screen. It will return to normal after leaving the camera recorder turned off for several hours.

- Condensation sometimes forms on the LCD panel of the LCD monitor in locations subject to extreme temperature differences. If this happens, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

- The LCD monitor will be slightly darker than normal immediately after the power is turned on when the camera is very cold. It will return to its regular brightness when the internal temperature increases.

- The LCD monitor is precisely managed so that at least 99.99% of the dots are effective pixels, but there may be 0.01% or less of pixels that are missing or always lit. This is not a malfunction and it has no effect whatsoever on the recorded images.

- It may become difficult to see or difficult to recognize the touch when a LCD protection sheet is affixed.

#### Do not point the lens toward the sun.

Doing so might damage the components inside.

#### 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.

#### 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 camera 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 camera

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

3. When disassembly, repair, or modification of the camera 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 camera

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 camera because the authentication information such as user name or password is forgotten)

#### Cautions regarding network

Since this camera is used connected to a network, following mischief may occur.

1. Leaking or divulging of information through the camera

2. Fraudulent operation of the camera by a malicious third party

3. Obstruction and/or stopping of the camera by a malicious third party

It is customer’s responsibility to take sufficient network security measures including the following to prevent damage caused by such mischief. Please note that Panasonic is not liable in any way for damage caused by such mischief.

- Use the camera on a network where safety is secured by using a firewall, etc.

- When using the camera on a system where a PC is connected, make sure that checking and cleaning of infection by computer virus and malicious program is performed periodically.

- In order to prevent malicious attacks, use the authentication system and change the default setting values by using 8 characters or more including 3 or more character types for the authentication information (such as user name and password) so that a third party cannot guess your authentication information.

- Store the authentication information (user name, password, etc.) appropriately so it is not visible to the third party.

- Periodically change the authentication information (user name, password, etc.).

- To prevent the setting information in the camera to leak to the network, execute measure such as restricting the access with user authentication, etc.

- Do not install in a location where the camera, cable, etc., can be easily damaged.

#### Security

Take caution so the camera is not stolen, lost, or neglected. Note that Panasonic is not liable to leakage, falsification, or loss of information caused by them.

#### Software information about this product

1. This product includes software licensed under GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and customers are hereby notified that they have rights to obtain, re-engineer, and redistribute the source code of these software.

2. This product includes software licensed under MIT-License.

3. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).

4. This product includes software licensed under OpenBSD License.

5. This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

6. This product includes software licensed under the MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE.

For details on these descriptions (originally provided in English) and how to obtain the source code, visit the following website.

https://pro-av.panasonic.net/

We do not accept inquiries about the details of the source code obtained by the customer.

Excluding the open source software licensed based on GPL/LGPL, etc., transferring, copying, reverse assembling, reverse compiling, and reverse engineering of the software included in the camera is prohibited. Also, exporting of any software included in the camera against the export laws and regulations is prohibited.

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