Notes To Users; Notes For Safety; Operating Considerations; Installing And Storage - Hitachi HV-C20 Operation Manual

Notes to users

Notes for safety

Use this camera by 12V DC power supply.
Use care that flammable things, water or metal do not enter the inside of the camera to avoid
a possible failure or accident.
Do not modify the camera or do not use the camera with the side cover removed. It
may cause a failure or an accident.
When rolls of thunder are heard near during shooting outside, stop using the camera. When
using the camera in the rain, use care that the camera does not get wet with rain.
If the camera should show any abnormality, be sure to turn off the camera and disconnect the power
cord, then contact your nearest Hitachi Denshi service station.

Operating considerations

Supply voltage
Check that the supply voltage is between 10.5V and 17V DC. When the voltage drops, color
may be changed and noise may be generated. If the voltage exceeds 17V , the camera may be damaged.
Connector
Prior to plugging or unplugging the connector, be sure to turn off the camera and hold the
connector body itself.
Lens
To select a lens, be sure to read "Selection of lens" on page ----.

Installing and storage

Avoid installing or storing the camera in the following environments.
Environments exposed to direct sunlight, rain or
Environments where combustible or corrosive gas exists
Excessively warm or cold environment (Operating ambient temperature:0°to 40°C)
Humid or dusty environment
Place subjected to excessive vibration or shock
Environment exposed to strong electric or magnetic field
Do not aim the camera lens at the sun.
Do not shoot strong light or a scene including strong light.
When such a scene is shot, vertical trailings will appear. However, this is not due to failure. In
case strong light enters the camera through the lens, partial deterioration will result.
To obtain stable performance for
When the camera is used continuously for long time under high
ambient temperature, the inside electrical parts become deteriorated, resulting in shortening its life.
To use the camera continuously for long time, the highest temperature must be below 40°C.
Cleaning
Use a blower or a lens brush to remove dusts on the lens or the optical filter.
Wipe dirt on the case with dry soft cloth. if dirt are hardened, wipe them off with cloth moistened
with neutral detergent liquid; wipe the cover with dry cloth.
Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol, liquid cleaner or spray-type cleaner.
Transportation
To transport the camera, use the supplied carton or equivalent, and use care that the camera
is not subjected to shock.