Operating Precautions - Panasonic AG-MDR15P Operating Instructions Manual

Operating precautions

The portable recorder and SD Memory Card
become warm during usage. This is not a defect.
Do not allow any water to get into the unit when
using it in the rain or snow or at the beach.
• Failure to heed this caution will cause the unit
or a card to malfunction (and may result in
irreparable damage).
The portable recorder should be used as far
as possible from sources of magnetism and
electromagnetism (cell phones, microwave
ovens, TVs, game machines, etc.).
• If the portable recorder is operated on top of or
close to a TV, the electromagnetism can cause
distortion of audio and video.
• Strong magnetism from speakers, large motors, etc. can
cause recordings to be lost and video to be distorted.
• Electromagnetic waves emitted from digital
circuits, including microcomputers, can impact
each other, causing distortion of audio and video.
• If the portable recorder is so adversely affected
that it does not operate normally, remove the
AC adaptor, reconnect it and turn the power on
again.
As much as possible, avoid using the portable
recorder close to radio towers and high-voltage lines.
• If used close to these places, radio waves and high
voltage can adversely affect recorded audio and video.
Use the cords and cables that are provided with the
portable recorder or separately sold accessories.
Do not extend the cords and cables to use.
If using the portable recorder at the beach or
any place that is sandy or dusty, take care that
sand and dust do not get inside the portable
recorder or on its terminals. Do not allow the
portable recorder to get wet with salt water, etc.
• Sand and dust can damage the unit or a card.
(Be especially careful when inserting or removing
a card.)
• If the portable recorder has come in contact with
salt water, wipe with a cloth that has been well
wrung out, then wipe with a dry cloth.
If insect sprays or other volatile substances are
being used in the area, take care that they do
not come in contact with the portable recorder.
• These can warp the unit or cause the finish to come off.
• Do not leave the unit in contact with rubber or
PVC products for extended periods of time.
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When carrying the portable recorder, take care
not to drop it or let it hit other objects.
• Strong impact can cause the outer case to break
or damage the portable recorder.
AC adapter
• The AC adapter can interfere with radio reception
so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it.
• The AC adapter may make some noise when you
are using it, but this is normal.
Place the portable recorder close to a power
outlet, and make sure that a cutoff (the power
plug) is easily accessible.
After use, disconnect the AC power supply
cable.
About the SD Memory Card
• The memory capacity shown on the SD Memory
Card label is the total of the capacity provided for
copyright protection and management and the
capacity that is usable as ordinary memory in the
portable recorder, in a PC, etc.
• Protect the SD Memory Card from strong impact,
bending and dropping.
• Electrical noise, static electricity and failure of the
portable recorder or SD Memory Card can result
in damage or loss of data on the SD Memory
Card.
• If used for a long period of time, the portable
recorder surface and SD Memory Card will
become somewhat hot, but this is not a sign of
product failure.
Cautions for usage of SD Memory Cards
• Do not allow dirt, water, or other substances to
come into contact with the connector part on the
reverse of the card.
• Do not leave the card in the following places:
– In direct sunlight or in places of high temperatures.
e.g. close to heating equipment
– In highly humid or dusty locations
– In locations with high variations in temperature
(condensation may appear on card)
– In places subject to static electricity or
electromagnetic waves
• Store cards in bags or cases after use.