Panasonic HC-X1500 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

∫ Cautions for use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or 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 this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
≥ If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or
disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
Do not lift up this unit by the handle with the tripod still attached
≥ When the tripod is attached, its weight will also affect the unit's handle, possibly causing the handle to break and hurting the user.
≥ To carry the unit while the tripod is attached, take hold of the tripod.
Do not swing the unit around, shake it by, or allow it hang from the handle
≥ Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle. Any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or result in personal injury.
Do not allow the cord to drag on the ground or pull a connected cord along the passage
≥ The cord will be damaged, causing fire or electrical shock, when the cord gets caught by the feet, excite will also cause personal injury.
When this unit is turned on, do not use it in direct contact with the skin for a long period of time.
≥ When using this unit for a long period of time, use a support such as a tripod. Low temperature burns may result if any high temperature part
of this unit or hot air from the ventilation openings on the front side of the hand strap of this unit is in direct contact with the skin for a long
period of time.
About connecting to a PC
≥ A USB2.0 cable is not supplied with this unit. Use a commercially-available generic USB cable conforming to USB2.0.
If possible, we recommend using a cable with a length of 1.5 m or less.
About connecting to a TV
≥ Use a commercially-available High Speed HDMI cable. If possible, we recommend using a cable with a length of 3 m or less.
About using a headphone
≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
≥ Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user's ears.
∫ Caution regarding the lens and the viewfinder
Do not aim the lens or the viewfinder at the sun or strong light. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction.
∫ Batteries that may be used with this product (As of January 2020)
Panasonic AG-VBR59/VW-VBD58 batteries may be used with this product.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase
in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements
of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised
that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe
products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
∫ The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following:
AC
DC
ON
Standby
Í
Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)
Information for Your Safety
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