Panasonic PV-A208 - Precautions

Important
Safeguards
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15.
Power
Lines
—
An outside
antenna system
should
not be located
in
the
vicinity of overhead power
lines
or
other
electric
light
or power
circuits,
or
where
it
can fall
into such power lines
or circuits.
When
installing
an
outside
antenna system,
extreme
care
should
be
taken
to
keep
from
touching
such
power lines or circuits as contact
with them might
be
fatal.
16.
Overloading
—
Do
not
overload wall outlets
and
extension
cords
as this can
result
in a risk
of
fire or
electric
shock.
17. Objects
and
Liquids
—
Never push objects of
any
kind
into
this video
unit
through
openings as
they
may
touch
dangerous voltage
points or short
out
parts that
could
result
in a fire or
electric
shock.
Never
spill
liquid
of
any
kind
onto
the
video
unit.
18.
Servicing
—
Do
not attempt to
service this
video
unit
yourself
as
opening or
removing covers
may
expose you to
dangerous
voltage
or other
hazards.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified service personnel.
19.
Damage
Requiring
Service
—
Unplug this
video
unit from the wall
outlet and
refer
servicing
to
qualified service
personnel under the
following
conditions:
a.
When the
power-supply cord or plug
is
damaged.
b.
If
any liquid
has been
spilled onto, or
objects
have
fatten
into the video unit.
c.
if
the
video
unit has
been exposed
to rain
or
water.
d.
If the video
unit does
not operate
normally
by
following
the
operating
instructions.
Adjust only
those controls
that are
covered by the operatin
instructions,
as
an improper
adjustment
of othe
controls
may
result in damage
and will
often
require
extensive
work by a qualified
techniciar
to
restore
the video
unit
to
its
normal
operation
e.
If the video
unit
has been
dropped or
the
cabinet
has been
damaged.
f.
When the
video
unit exhibits a
distinct
change in
performance
—
this
indicates a need for service.
20.
Replacement
Parts
—
When replacement
parts
are
required,
be sure the service
technician
has used
replacement
parts
specified by the manufacturer or
have the same
characteristics
as the original part.
Unauthorized
substitutions may
result
in
fire,
electric
shock
or other
hazards.
21
. Safety
Check—
Upon
completion
of
any
service or
repairs
to
this
video
unit,
ask
the service technician
to
perform
safety checks to
determine
that the
video
unit is
in
safe
operating
order.
Precautions
USE &
LOCATION
•
TO
AVOID SHOCK
HAZARD
...
Your Camcorder
and
power supply should
not be exposed to
rain
or moisture.
Do not
connect
the power supply or
operate
your Camcorder
if
it gets
wet.
Your
Camcorder has
been designed
for outdoor use, however it is not designed to
sustain
direct exposure to
water,
rain, sleet,
snow,
sand,
dust,
or
a
direct splashing from
a
pool or
even a cup of
coffee.
This action could
permanently
damage the
internal parts
of your
Camcorder.
Do
not attempt
to
disassemble
this unit.
There are no
user
serviceable
parts inside.
Unplug
your Camcorder from
the
power supply before
cleaning.
•
DO NOT
AIM YOUR
CAMCORDER
AT
THE
SUN OR OTHER
BRIGHT
OBJECTS.
•
DO NOT
LEAVE
THE CAMCORDER
WITH
THE
EVF
AIMED
DIRECTLY
AT THE SUN
AS
THIS
MAY
CAUSE
DAMAGE TO
THE
INTERNAL PARTS
OF THE
EVF.
•
DO
NOT EXPOSE
YOUR
CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in
direct sunlight,
inside
a
closed car,
next
to a
heater, etc... This
action could
permanently
damage
the
internal parts
of your
Camcorder.
•
AVOID
SUDDEN
CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE
... If the
unit is
suddenly moved from a
cold place
to a
warm
place,
moisture may
form on the tape
and inside
the
unit.
•
DO NOT
LEAVE
YOUR
CAMCORDER OR THE
POWER
SUPPLY TURNED
ON WHEN
NOT IN
USE.
•
STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Store
and
handle your Camcorder in
a
manner that
will
not
subject
it
to
unnecessary movement {avoid
shaking and
striking). Your
Camcorder
contains
a
sensitive
pick-up
device which
could be
damaged
by
improper
handling
or
storage.
CARE
•
TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do
not
use
strong
or abrasive detergents when cleaning your
Camcorder
body.
•
TO
PROTECT
THE
LENS ... Do
not touch the
surface of
the lens
with
your hand. Use a
commercial
camcorder
lens
solution
and lens paper
when cleaning
the lens.
Improper cleaning
can scratch the lens coating.
•
TO
PROTECT THE
FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER ...
Before
handling
your
Camcorder,
make
sure
your
hands and face are
free from
any chemical products,
such as
suntan lotion,
as
it
may damage
the finish.
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