Cautions For Use - Panasonic VDR-D300 Operating Manual (English, Spanish) Operating Instructions Manual

Cautions for use

About this unit
≥ The unit, disc and card become warm after
long operation, but this is not a malfunction.
Keep the unit away from magnetized
products/mobile phones, microwave ovens,
TVs and video game products.
≥ If you use the unit on or near a TV, the
images or sound may be disturbed due to
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use near cell phone because doing so
may cause noise to adversely affect the
picture and sound.
≥ Recordings may be damaged, or images may
be distorted, by the strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
digital circuits including microprocessors may
adversely affect the unit, causing the
disturbance of images and sounds.
≥ If the unit is affected by such products and
does not function properly, turn off the unit
and detach the battery or AC adaptor. Then
connect the battery or AC adaptor again.
Do not use the unit near radio transmitters
or high-voltage cables.
≥ If you record pictures near radio transmitters
or high-voltage cables, recorded images or
sounds may be adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories, use
the cords and the cables supplied with
them.
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.
When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty
place such as a beach, do not let sand or
fine dust get into the body and terminals of
the unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care
should be taken when inserting and removing
a disc or a card.)
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off
the water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe
the unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or
bump it.
≥ A strong impact can break the unit's casing,
causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol
for cleaning the unit.
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out
the AC cable from the AC outlet.
≥ The camera body may be discolored 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.
≥ When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow
the instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not touch the laser pickup lens.
≥ If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it
may cause malfunctions.
Do not use a commercial available 8 cm (3z)
CD lens cleaner.
≥ Using 8 cm (3z) CD lens cleaner could cause
this unit to malfunction.
Do not use the unit for surveillance
purposes or other business uses.
≥ If you use the unit for a long time, heat will
build up inside it and this may cause a
malfunction.
≥ This unit is not intended for business use.
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 place a
desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
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