Cautions For Use; About This Unit - Panasonic HDC-TM55P Operating Instructions Manual

Cautions for use
About this unit
The unit and the SD card become warm
during use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep the High Definition Video Camera
as far away as possible from
electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games
etc.).
• If you use the High Definition Video
Camera on top of or near a TV, the
pictures and sound on the High Definition
Video Camera may be disrupted by
electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the High Definition Video
Camera near cell phones because doing
so may result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or
pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or
large motors.
• Electromagneticwave radiation generated
by microprocessors may adversely affect
the High Definition Video Camera,
disturbing the pictures and sound.
• If the High Definition Video Camera is
adversely affected by electromagnetic
equipment and stops functioning properly,
turn the High Definition Video Camera off
and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or
reconnect AC adaptor and turn the High
Definition Video Camera on.
Do not use the High Definition Video
Camera near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and sound 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 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.
Cleaning
• Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull
the AC cable from the AC outlet, and then
wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.
• If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water
and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit
with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with
a dry cloth.
• Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera
body or peel the surface finish. Do not use
these solvents.
• When using a chemical dust cloth, follow
the instructions that came with the cloth.
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