33OperatingInstructionsOperating precautions (continued)Turn off the power before connecting or disconnectingthe cables.Always be sure to turn off the power before connecting ordisconnecting the cables.Handle the unit carefully.Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong impact or vibration.Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction.When the unit is not in useTurn off the unit’s power when it is not in use.When the unit is no longer going to be used, do not leave itlying around, but be absolutely sure to dispose of it properly.Do not touch the optical system parts.The optical system parts are the very heart of the camera.Under no circumstances must they be touched.In the unlikely event that they have become dusty, removethe dust by using a camera blower or by wiping them gentlywith a lens cleaning paper.Do not point the camera directly at the sun or a laserbeam no matter whether it is turned on or not.Taking images of the sun, laser beams, or other brightly litsubjects for prolonged periods of time may damage the CCD.Personal computer usedIf the same image is displayed for a prolonged period on aPC monitor, the monitor may be damaged. Use of a screensaver is recommended.Concerning the IP address settingDo not run the Easy IP Setup Software on a multiple numberof personal computers for a single camera and set the IPaddress at the same time.Otherwise, you will be unable to complete the properprocedure and set the IP address correctly.Do not allow foreign matter to make contact with therotating parts.Otherwise, trouble may be caused.Do not get close to the moving parts of the camera head.Do not put your fingers or body close to the unit while it is inoperation.Doing so may result in injury or cause the unit to malfunction.Furthermore, if the unit hits a person or obstacle, during thepanning or tilting operation, the unit will enter into the safemode.Refer to page 89 in .Keep the unit away from water.Avoid all direct contact with water. Otherwise, problems mayoccur.MaintenanceTurn off the unit’s power before proceeding with maintenance.Otherwise, you may injure yourself.Wipe the surfaces using a soft dry cloth. Avoid all contactwith benzene, paint thinners and other volatile substances,and avoid using these substances. Otherwise, the casingmay become discolored.Do not turn the camera head by hand.Turning the camera head by hand may cause the unit tomalfunction.Use the unit in an environment with minimal moistureand dust.Avoid using the unit in an environment with highconcentration of moisture or dust since these conditions willdamage the internal parts.Disposal of the unitWhen the unit has reached the end of its service life and isto be disposed of, ask a qualified contractor to dispose of theunit properly in order to protect the environment.