Cautions for Use. Panasonic VW-BN1, VWBN1, vw bn1 dvd burner, vw bn1

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Connection and recognition procedures

≥ Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

1

Connect this unit to the PC.

A

A USB cable

(supplied with the video camera)

≥ This unit is recognised as a [DVD-RAM Drive] on

[My Computer].

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

The unit and PC will not operate properly if they are not inserted fully.

≥ Be sure to use the USB cable supplied with the video camera. (We cannot guarantee operation if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied with the Panasonic video camera.)

2

Start copying/playback.

≥ Use the software supplied with a

Panasonic video camera to copy/ play back the pictures.

≥ Read the operating instructions of the software for information about how to copy/play back.

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To disconnect the USB cable safely

If the USB cable is disconnected while the access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction and the data may be lost.

1

Check that the access lamp is not lit.

2

Double click the task tray.

( ) icon in

≥ Hardware disconnect dialogue appears.

≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.

3

Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].

4

Click [OK].

≥ Click [OK], and you can safely disconnect the cable.

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Cautions for Use

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About this unit

The unit and disc become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction.

Keep the unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

≥ If you use the unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥ Do not use the unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the unit, disturbing the pictures and sound.

≥ If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, disconnect the AC adaptor and then connect it again.

Do not use the unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

≥ If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables.

Do not extend the cords and the cables.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit.

≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off.

≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time.

Do not subject this unit to vibrations or impacts, shake, drop or bump it, place objects on top of it or drop objects on it.

≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, causing it to malfunction.

In particular, do not place a video camera etc. on top of this unit during use. If this unit is subjected to vibration during disc reading or writing, the operation of the video camera may be affected or the video camera may fall.

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Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the unit.

≥ Before cleaning, pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.

≥ If you use a solvent, the casing may be discoloured and the surface finish may peel off.

≥ Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the unit with it.

Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth.

≥ Do not use a chemical dust cloth.

When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time

≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you put a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

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About the AC adaptor

≥ Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor.

≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 m or more away from the radio.

≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor. (If it is left connected, about 0.3 W of current is consumed at most.)

≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor clean.

Put this unit near the outlet to make it easy to reach for the interrupting device

(plug).

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About the disc

≥ If there is dust, a scratch, or dirt on disc or if it is warped, the following phenomena may occur:

– Block noise in playback image

– Momentary stop of playback image

– Sound interrupted during playback, or abnormal sound

– Disc cannot correctly be recognised

– Delay between video and audio

When the ACCESS lamp is illuminated

(while accessing a disc), do not disconnect the AC adaptor or the USB cable or subject this unit to vibration and shock.

DVD-R/DVD-R DL

≥ For optimum recording on DVD-R or

DVD-R DL discs, this unit writes control data to a DVD-R or DVD-R DL used for recording when it is being inserted and ejected. If the disc has no area for control data to be written, recording may not be possible. To prevent this, do not insert a

DVD-R or DVD-R DL which has been recorded on more than 50 times.

≥ Do not insert a DVD-R or DVD-R DL recorded on this unit that has not been finalized into a recordable device, such as a DVD recorder.

The recorded data may be damaged.

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About condensation

Shortly after removing a chilled bottle from the refrigerator in summer, you will see that it is covered with tiny droplets of water. This phenomenon is called condensation.

Using this unit when condensation has occurred may cause it to malfunction. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below.

Causes of condensation

Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows.

≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold to a warm room.

≥ When this unit is moved from an air-conditioned car to outside.

≥ When a cold room has been warmed up quickly.

≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is directly blown onto this unit.

≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.

≥ When this unit is in a very humid place where the air is thick with steam.

When this unit is taken to a location with a significant temperature difference such as from a cold place to a hot place.

Place the unit inside a plastic bag, remove as much of the air from inside the bag as possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit for about an hour in the room so the temperature of the unit is close to the ambient temperature of the room, then use it.

What to do when condensation forms

Disconnect the AC adaptor and leave the unit for about 1 hour. Check that the condensation disappeared naturally when the unit became close to the ambient temperature and then use the unit.

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