Panasonic NV-VS3A - General Precautions; Precautions for Camera, Storage, and AC Adaptor

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Precautions
Precautions
for
the
Movie
Camera
In
the
event
of
abnormal
operation
(¢.g.
if
the
unit
emits
smoke
or
an
unusual
smell),
immediately
stop
operating
the
unit
and
consult
the
Panasonic
Customer
Care
Centre
on
132
600.
@
To
prevent
fire,
electric
shock
and
malfunction,
observe the following points:
®Do
not
disassemble
the
Movie
Camera
or
make
any
alterations
to
it.
Protect
against
spray
water
and
sand.
*Take
care
that
water
splashes
(especially
seawater)
or
dust
do
not
enter
the
Movie
Camera.
If
seawater
has
accidentally
splashed
onto
the
Movie
Camera,
moisten
a
soft
cloth
with
tap
water,
wring
it
out
well
and
carefully
wipe
the
camera
body
with
it.
Then
thoroughly
wipe
it
with
a
soft,
dry
cloth.
®Do not insert any foreign objects.
®Do
not
cover
with
a
cloth
during
use.
®Do
not
subject
to
strong
vibrations
or
mechanical
shocks,
©Do
not
use
in
places
with
oily
smoke
and
a
lot
of
dust.
¢!f
a
thunderstorm
approaches,
stop
using
the
Movie
Camera.
(If
you
are
using
the
AC
Adaptor,
disconnect
it
from
the
AC
mains
socket
taking
care
not
to
touch
any
metal
parts.)
®Do
not
use
near
magnetized
equipment.
Do
not
use
near
a
radio
or
TV.
Do
not
use
with
the
cassette
compartment
facing
down.
®Do
not
aim
the
Lens
or
Finder
directly
at
the
sun;
the
lens
collects
light
and
the
resulting
heat
could
deform
internal
Precision
parts
and
cause
irreparable
damage
to
the
Movie
Camera.
®Do
not
leave
in
a
closed
car
on
a
summer
day.
The
inside
temperature
becomes
higher
than
you
Imagine
and
this
could
damage
the
Movie
Camera.
©Do not wash with water.
Water
might
leak
into
the
Movie
Camera
and
cause
an
electric
shock
or
fire.
Do
not
use
a
cleaning
fluid,
benzine,
thinner
or
other
chemicals
for
cleaning.
They
might
not
only
change
the
colour
and
damage
the
surface
of
the
camera
body,
but
might
also
increase
the
risk
of
fire
if
there
is
an
open
flame
or
heater
nearby.
®Never
leave
the
Movie
Camera
in
places
with
high
temperature.
M@
Precautions
for
Storing
the
Movie
Camera
Be
sure
to
take
out
the
cassette
and
remove
the
Battery
before storing.
Avoid the following places:
©
Places
with
high
temperature
and
high
relative
humidity
Recommended
temperature:
15°C~25°C
Recommended
relative
humidity:
40%—60%
Places
exposed
to
direct
sunlight
®\n
direct
contact
with
rubber
or
plastic
products
for
a
Jong
time
@In reach of children
Precautions for the AC Adaptor
@ Observe the following points:
Use
only
for
the
specified
Movie
Camera
and
Battery.
©Do not handle with wet hands.
To
unplug
the
AC
Mains
Lead,
be
sure
to
pull
it
out
by
the
plug, not by the cable.
@Do not forcefully bend the cables or alter them.
®Do not operate very close to a radio, TV etc.