Precautions For Use - Panasonic AV-HS410E Operating Instructions Manual

Precautions for use

p Handle carefully.
D o not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock or
vibration.
Do not carry or move the product by the fader lever. This is
important to prevent malfunctioning or accidents.
p Use the product in an ambient
temperature of 0 °C to 40 °C.
A void using the product at a cold place below 0 °C or at
a hot place above 40 °C because extremely low or high
temperature will adversely affect the parts inside.
p Power off before connecting or
disconnecting cables.
B efore plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to switch
power off.
p Avoid humidity and dust.
A void using the product at a humid, dusty place because
much humidity and dust will cause damage to the parts
inside.
p Maintenance
T urn off the unit's power and wipe the product using a dry
cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted
solution of kitchen detergent (neutral), wring it out well, and
wipe the product gently. Then, after wiping the product with
a moist cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
Caution
• A void using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile
fluids.
• I f a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully
read through the precautions for its use.
p Precaution to be observed during
production
T his product's image switching and image effect functions
can be used to produce images which flicker rapidly or
images which change rapidly.
H owever, bear in mind when using these functions in
production that the kinds of images produced may have an
adverse effect on the viewer's physical well-being.
p Built-in display (LCD monitor)
L eaving the built-in display on with the same image over
a long period of time may result in temporary afterimage
(burn-in).
S uch afterimages are usually resolved when ordinary
moving images are displayed for a while.
T he liquid crystal parts are highly precise with 99.99 % of
the pixels effective. This leaves less than 0.01 % of pixels
that may not light or may remain on all the time.
T hese phenomena are normal and will have no effect on
the images you shoot.
C ondensation may form if you use the unit where
temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth.
W hen the unit has completely cooled down, the display
on the LCD monitor appears slightly darker than usual
immediately after the power has been turned on. Once the
internal temperature of the unit rises, the display returns to
the normal brightness.
p When the product is to be discarded
W hen the product is to be discarded at the end of its
service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it
properly in order to protect the environment.
p Concerning the consumable parts
Cooling fan:
T his is a consumable part.
A s a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (when
the unit has been operated for 15 hours a day).
Power supply unit:
T his is a consumable part.
A s a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (when
the unit has been operated for 15 hours a day).
The period when the consumable parts need to be
replaced will differ depending on the operating conditions.
When the time comes to replace one of these parts, be
absolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the job.
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