Panasonic Digital Palmcorder PV-DV351 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

1 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the unit is
operated
2 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference
3 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to
4 Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance
instructions should be followed
5 Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet
before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning
6 Attachments — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may be hazardous
7 Water and Moisture — Do not use this video unit near
water — for example near a bath tub wash bowl
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, and the like
8 Accessones — Do not place this video unit on an
unstable cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table The
video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the unit Use only with
a cart stand, tnpod bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit Any
mounting ot the unit should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a
mounting accessory
recommended by the
manufacturer An appliance and
cart combination should be moved
with care Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn
9 Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the video unit and to protect it from
overheating These openings must not be blocked or
covered Never place the video unit on a bed sofa,
rug, or other similar surface or near or over a radiator
or heat register This video unit should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to
10 Power Sources — This video unit should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label II you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer
or local power company For video units intended to
be operated from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions
11 Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be
equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC
(Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type
plug a plug having a third (grounding) pm
The 2-wire polanzed plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way This is a safety feature If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit, contact
your electncian to replace your obsolete outlet Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug
The 3 wire grounding type plug will fit into a
grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electncian to replace your obsolete
outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug
12 Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords of
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit
13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the video
unit be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges Part 1 of
the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810
of the National Electncal Code provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the grounding electrode
14 Lightning — For added protection of this video unit
receiver dunng a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long penods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system This will prevent damage
to the video unit due to lightning and power-line
surges
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