Panasonic VW-CLT1 User manual

Panasonic
Owner's Manual
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
3D Conversion Lens
Model No. VW-CL T1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Antes del uso, lea completamente estas instrucciones.
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For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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Contents
Before use I ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 •••••••••• 1. 2
To Avoid Malfunctions 3
Cautions for use 4
Accessories 7
Parts identification and handling 8
Attaching/Detaching the Lens to/
from the video camera 10
Adjust the attachment position and record 15
Specifications 19
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
AND PUERTO RICO)
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Warranty (For Canadian Customers) 24
Useful
Information (Only For Latin American
Countries) 26
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Before use
•This 3D Conversion Lens can record realistic and
powerful 3D videos by mounting it
on aPanasonic
High Definition Video Camera compatible with
3D
Conversion Lens for filter diameter 46 mm.
•By attaching the supplied step
up ring, this can be
used on
3D compatible video cameras with afilter
diameter of 41.5 mm.
•In the video camera, the recordable 3D videos are
side-by-side format (2-screen structure).
• To view 3D video, atelevision that supports 3D is
required.
•Illustrations
of the video camera in this owner's
manual are explained using the (HDC-TM900j .
•Panasonic will not be liable for any damages
sustained directly or indirectly from the use
or failure
of this product.
•Panasonic will also not be liable for any losses
of
data caused by this product.

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•About the Handling of the 3D Conversion
Lens
•Sand or dust will cause malfunctions in the 3D
Conversion Lens. Be careful not to allow sand or
dust to get inside the 3D Conversion Lens when
using at the beach or similar.
•The 3D Conversion Lens
is not waterproof. Wipe
with adry cloth
if any water gets on it.
Contact the retailer or the service center when it
does not operate properly.
•Image may be affected when the surface ofthe
protective glass is contaminated
by water, oil,
fingerprints, etc. Wipe the surface ofthe protective
glass gently with adry soft cloth before and after the
recording.
•Remove the 3D Conversion Lens from the video
camera and place it
in the lens storage bag when
carrying.
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•About Condensation (When the 3D
Conversion Lens
is Fogged Up)
•Condensation occurs when there is adifference in the
temperature or humidity as
in the following cases. Be
careful since it may cause contamination, mold,
or
malfunction of the 3D Conversion Lens.
-When it
is carried indoors from acold outdoor
environment
-When carried out from acool, air-conditioned car,
etc.
-When cool wind from
an air conditioner is directly
blown onto the lens
-
In an area with high humidity
•
To prevent condensation, place in aplastic bag and
allow it to warm up to the ambient temperature. If any
condensation occurs, leave it as it
is for
approximately 1hour. Condensation will disappear
on
its own once it is warmed up to the ambient
temperature.
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Do not drop or strike the 3D Conversion Lens when
carrying it.
Also, be careful not to apply strong force to the 3D
Conversion Lens.
•Be careful that no shock is applied to the 3D
Conversion Lens by dropping or striking the bag with
the 3D Conversion Lens stored within. It may cause a
malfunction or stop images from being recorded.
It
may also damage the 3D Conversion Lens.
•Do not carry the video camera with the 3D
Conversion Lens attached by holding onto the 3D
Conversion Lens only.
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Do not use or store the 3D Conversion Lens in the
following places since it may cause afailure or
malfunction.
- In direct sunlight or at the beach in summer, etc.
-Areas with high temperature and/or humidity, or
where there
is rapid change in temperature and/or
humidity
-Areas with alot of sand and dust
-Areas close to fire
-Close to air-conditioners and/or humidifiers
-Areas where it may get wet
-Areas with vibration
-inside acar
•
Do not disassemble or modify.
•When the 3D Conversion Lens has not been used for
along period of time, check to see ifthere is any
looseness
in the attachment of the 3D Conversion
Lens and adjust the attachment position before use.
•When not
in use, put the lens caps on, place it inside
the lens storage bag, and store
in aplace with low
humidity. (-+ 13)
•Also read the operating instructions
of the video
camera.

Do not allow any insecticide or volatile substance to
get on the 3D Conversion Lens if they are used in
the surrounding area.
•Failure to observe this may result in deformation or
the coating peeling off.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
alcohol, etc., for cleaning.
•Solvents may cause discoloration or damage.
•Do not touch or contaminate the surface
of the
protective glass. Blow any dust off using a
commercially available blower brush and wipe gently
with adry soft cloth if contaminated.
•Do not use any kitchen detergent or chemical treated
wipes.
When requesting arepair of the 3D Conversion
Lens, request arepair of the video camera as well,
as
the cause of the problem may be in the video
camera.
• About 3D recording
Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. It must not
be used with an insecure attachment.
Be sure to perform the convergence adjustments
before use. Recording with a misaligned lens may
lead to eye fatigue or discomfort. The lens should
be aligned each time it is re-attached to the
camcorder body.
With the
3D Conversion Lens attached, do not
record a subject at less than the minimum focus
distance. Only record subjects that are beyond
1.2 m(3.9 feet).
•The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and
therefore cause tiredness or discomfort.
•The minimum focus distance is approx. 1.2 m
(3.9 feet).
When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens
attached, be
careful not to shake the video camera.
•Tiredness or discomfort may result if the shake is
pronounced, due to riding in avehicle or walking etc.
•When moving the video camera as you record, move
it slowly.
•
We recommend using atripod.
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•About 3D viewing
Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from
heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid
viewing 3D video.
•Doing so may have an adverse affect on such
medical conditions.
If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange
when viewing 3D video, stop viewing at once.
•Continuing to view may cause illness.
•Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing.
When viewing 3D video, we recommend taking a
break every 30 to 60 minutes.
•Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue.
Short-sighted or far-sighted persons, those with
differences in the sight of their right and left eyes,
and those with astigmatism are advised to correct
their vision by wearing glasses etc.
Stop viewing if you can clearly see adouble image
while viewing 3D video.
•There are differences in the way that different people
experience
3D video images. Please correct your
sight appropriately before viewing 3D video.
•
You can change the 3D setting of your television or
3D output setting
of the video camera to 20.
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When viewing 3D video on a3D compatible
television, position yourself adistance
away that is
at least 3times the effective height of the television.
•(Recommended distance):
For 42"; approx. 1.6 m(5.2 feet),
for 46"; approx. 1.7 m (5.6 feet),
for 50"; approx. 1.9 m(6.2 feet),
for 54"; approx. 2.0 m(6.6 feet).
•Viewing from adistance closer than the
recommended distance may lead to eye-fatigue.

·lllssories
Check the accessories before using the lens.
Keep the accessories out of reach
of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as
of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change.
VFC4619
VYK4K64
VGOOM57 •
Lens storage bag
Lens front
cap*1
Lens rear cap*1 (for the 3D Conversion Lens)
VYK4V31 Step up ring
Lens rear cap*2 (for the step up ring)
(the product number of the lens rear cap: VGOOU39)
*1 This is attached to the 3D Conversion Lens at the time of purchase.
*2 This is attached to the step up ring at the time of purchase.
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1Attachment screw
2Protective glass (front)
3Lens
4Adjustment dial cover
5Protective glass (rear)
6Camera body attachment part (convex)
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7Vertical position adjustment dial [fJ]
8Vertical alignment adjustment dial [I)]
9Horizontal image position adjustment dial [0]
Lens front cap
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10 Horizontal line for adjustment
•Use
to adjust the lens attachment position. (~ 15)
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• To attach the 3D Conversion Lens to [HDC-SD90]/[HDC-TM90], asupplied step up ring is required.
1Rotate the lens rear cap (for the 3D Conversion Lens) in
the direction indicated by the arrow.
•Rotate the lens rear cap while pushing on the attachment screw with your
fingers.
•For users who have [HDC-SD800]/[HDC-TM900]/
1IIBmmIO, proceed
to step
3.
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