Read This First - Panasonic HPX300 - Camcorder - 1080p Operating Instructions Manual

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY
FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY
IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED
TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID
CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING:
Always keep memory cards (optional
accessory) or accessories (FRONT AUDIO
LEVEL knob, knob screw, BNC cap, XLR
connector cap, rear lens cap, zoom lever,
connector cap) out of the reach of babies and
small children.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:
Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle while
the conversion lens or another accessory is attached.
Due to the added weight of the conversion lens, any
strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or
result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do
not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or any other confined space.
To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard
due to overheating, ensure that curtains
and any other materials do not obstruct the
ventilation.
CAUTION:
Do not lift the unit by its handle while
the tripod is 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.
CAUTION:
EXCESSIVE SOUND PRESSURE FROM
EARPHONES AND HEADPHONES CAN
CAUSE HEARING LOSS.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the unit in direct contact with
the skin for long periods of time when in use.
Low temperature burn injuries may be
suffered if the high temperature parts of this
unit are in direct contact with the skin for
long periods of time.
When using the equipment for long periods
of time, make use of the tripod.
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