Panasonic PV-DV950 - Usage and Location Precautions; Care and Cleaning

Important Safeguards
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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