PRECAUTIONS
Before
using
this unit please read
these operating
instructions
carefully.
Take special
care to
follow the warnings indicated
on
the unit
itself as
well as the safety
suggestions
listed
below.
Afterwards keep
them handy
for future reference.
Safety
1 . Power
Source—The
unit should be connected
to
power
supply
only of
the type
described
in the
operating instructions
or
as
marked
on the unit.
2. Polarization— If the
unit is equipped
with a
polarized AC
power plug
(a
plug having one blade
wider
than the other),
that plug will fit into the
AC
outlet
only one way. This
is
a
safety feature.
If you
are
unable to insert
the plug
fully into the outlet,
try reversing the
plug.
If the plug should still fall to
fit,
contact your
electrician to replace your
obsolete
outlet. Do
not defeat the safety
purpose
of
the
polarized
plug.
3. Power Cord
Protection—
AC
power supply cords
should be routed so
that they are not likely to be
walked on or
pinched by items
placed upon
or
against them. Never take
hold of
the plug or cord
if your hand is
wet, and always
grasp the plug body
when
connecting
or
disconnecting
it.
4. Nonuse Periods
—
When
the unit is not used, turn
the
power
off. When left unused for a long
period
of
time,
the unit should be unplugged
from the
household AC outlet.
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Environment
1. Water and Moisture—Do not use
this unit near
water.for
example, near
a
bathtub, washbowl,
swimming
pool, or
the like.
Damp basements should also be
avoided.
2.
Condensation
—
Moisture
may form on the
lens
in
the following condition...
•
immediately after a
heater has been
turned on.
•
in a steamy
or
very humid room.
•
when the unit
is
suddenly
moved
from
a
cold
environment to a
warm
one.
If moisture
forms
inside
this unit, it may not operate
property. To
correcl this problem, turn on the
power
and
wait about one hour
for the moisture to
evaporate.
3. Heat—The unit should be
situated
away from heat
sources
such
as
radiators and
the like. It also
should
not
be
placed
in temperatures
less
than
S'^C
or greater than SS'C
(DS'-F).
Placement
1.
Ventilation—The unit should
be
situated so
that
its
location or
position
does not
interfere
with its
proper
ventilation. Allow
10
cm
(4") clearance
from
the rear of the unit.
2.
Foreign Material-<Care
should
be
taken so that
objects do not
fall
into and liquids
are not spilled
into the unit. Do
not subject this
unit to excessive
smoke,
dust,
mechanical
vibration, or shock.
3.
Magnetism—
The unit should be situated
away
from equipment
or devices that
generate strong
magnetic fields.
4. Stacking—Do not place
heavy
objects,
other
than
system components,
on
top
of
the unit.
5. Surface—Place the
unit on
a
flat, level
surface.
6.
Carts and Stands—The unit should
be used only
with a cart or stand that
is
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recommended by the
manu-
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facturer.
The unit
and cart
combi-
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nation
should
be
moved with care.
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Quick stops, excessive force,
and
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uneven surfaces
may
cause
the unit
and cart
combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling
Mounting—The
unit should not be
mounted
to a
wall
or
ceiling, unless specified
in
this operating
instructions.
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet, panel and
controls
with
a
soft
cloth
lightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
Do not use any type
of abrasive
pad, scouring
powder
or solvent such
as
alcohol or benzine.
Ill;-
Service
1. Damage
Requiring Service.The unit should be
serviced
by
qualified
service personnel when:
(a) The
AC
power supply cord or
the plug has been
damaged;
or
(b)
Objects
have fallen or liquid
has
been spilled
into the unit; or
(c)
The
unit
has
been
exposed to rain; or
(d)
The unit
does
not appear to operate
normally
or exhibits a marked
change
in
performance; or
(e) The unit has
been dropped,
or the enclosure
damaged.
2.
Servicing
—
^The
user
should not attempt to service
the unit beyond that described in
the
operating
instructions. All other
servicing should
be
referred
to an
authorized service
personnel,
For the address of an authorized servlcenter:
In the U.S.A., call
1-800-211-7262,
e-mail:
consumerproducts@panasonlc.com,
or
visit www.panasonic.com
In Canada, call
905-624-5505
or visit
www.panasonic.ca
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