Precautions - Panasonic PV-A208 Operating Instructions Manual

Important Safeguards
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15.
Power
Lines
—
An
outside
antenna system should
not
be
located
in
the
vicinity of
overhead power
lines or
other
electric
light
or
power
circuits,
or
where
it
can
fall
into
such
power
lines
or
circuits.
When
installing
an
outside
antenna system,
extreme care should be
taken
to
keep from
touching
such power
lines
or
circuits
as contact
with
them
might be
fatal.
16.
Overloading
—
Do
not
overload
wall outlets
and
extension cords as
this
can
result
in
a
risk
of
fire
or
electric
shock.
17.
Objects
and
Liquids
—
Never push
objects
of
any
kind
into this
video
unit
through openings as they
may
touch dangerous
voltage points or short out
parts
that
could
result
in
a
fire
or
electric
shock.
Never
spill liquid of
any kind onto
the video
unit.
18.
Servicing
—
Do
not
attempt
to
service
this
video
unit
yourself
as opening
or
removing covers
may
expose you
to
dangerous voltage
or
other hazards.
Refer
all
servicing to qualified
service personnel.
19.
Damage
Requiring Service
—
Unplug
this
video
unit
from
the wall outlet
and
refer
servicing
to
qualified
service personnel under
the following
conditions:
a.
When
the
power-supply cord
or plug
is
damaged.
b.
If
any
liquid
has been
spilled
onto, or objects
have
fatten into the
video
unit.
c.
if
the
video
unit
has
been exposed
to rain or
water.
d.
If
the
video
unit
does not
operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those
controls
that
are
covered by
the operatin
instructions,
as an improper adjustment
of
othe
controls
may
result
in
damage
and
will
often
require extensive
work by
a
qualified techniciar
to restore the video
unit to
its
normal
operation
e.
If
the
video
unit
has been dropped
or the cabinet
has been
damaged.
f.
When
the
video
unit
exhibits
a
distinct
change
in
performance
—
this
indicates a
need
for service.
20.
Replacement
Parts
—
When
replacement
parts are
required,
be
sure the service technician
has used
replacement
parts specified
by
the
manufacturer
or
have
the
same
characteristics
as
the
original part.
Unauthorized
substitutions
may
result
in
fire,
electric
shock
or
other hazards.
21
.
Safety
Check—
Upon
completion
of
any
service
or
repairs
to
this video
unit,
ask the service technician
to
perform
safety
checks
to
determine
that the
video
unit
is in
safe operating
order.
Precautions
USE & LOCATION
•
TO AVOID
SHOCK HAZARD
...
Your Camcorder and power
supply should
not
be exposed
to rain or moisture.
Do
not
connect
the
power
supply or
operate your
Camcorder
if it
gets wet.
Your
Camcorder
has been designed
for
outdoor
use,
however
it
is
not
designed
to
sustain
direct
exposure
to
water,
rain, sleet,
snow,
sand,
dust,
or
a
direct
splashing
from a
pool or
even
a
cup
of coffee.
This
action could
permanently
damage
the
internal
parts
of
your
Camcorder.
Do
not attempt
to
disassemble
this unit.
There
are
no user
serviceable parts
inside.
Unplug
your
Camcorder
from the
power
supply before
cleaning.
•
DO NOT
AIM
YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER
BRIGHT OBJECTS.
•
DO NOT LEAVE THE
CAMCORDER
WITH THE
EVF
AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS
THIS
MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE
TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE
EVF.
•
DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR
CAMCORDER
TO EXTENDED
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
...
Such
as,
in
direct sunlight,
inside
a closed
car,
next
to
a heater,
etc...
This
action
could
permanently
damage
the
internal
parts
of
your
Camcorder.
•
AVOID
SUDDEN CHANGES
IN
TEMPERATURE
... If
the unit
is
suddenly
moved
from a cold place
to a
warm
place,
moisture
may
form on
the
tape
and
inside the
unit.
•
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR
CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN
NOT
IN
USE.
•
STORAGE OF YOUR
CAMCORDER
...
Store
and handle your
Camcorder
in
a
manner
that will
not subject
it
to
unnecessary
movement
{avoid
shaking and
striking).
Your Camcorder
contains a
sensitive
pick-up device which
could
be
damaged
by improper handling
or storage.
CARE
•
TO CLEAN
YOUR CAMCORDER
...
Do
not use strong or abrasive detergents
when
cleaning your
Camcorder
body.
•
TO PROTECT THE LENS
...
Do
not
touch the surface
of
the lens with
your hand.
Use a
commercial
camcorder
lens solution
and
lens
paper
when
cleaning the
lens.
Improper cleaning can
scratch the lens coating.
•
TO PROTECT THE
FINISH
OF YOUR
CAMCORDER
...
Before handling your Camcorder,
make
sure your
hands and
face are
free
from
any
chemical products, such as suntan
lotion,
as
it
may damage
the
finish.
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