Panasonic NV-GS44 Operating Instructions Manual

Contents

-2-Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera.Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Pleasenote that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may looksomewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.Information for Your SafetyAs this equipment gets hot during use, operateit in well ventilated place; do not install thisequipment in a confined space such as abookcase or similar unit.To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock orproduct damage, do not expose this equipmentto rain, moisture, dripping or splashing andensure that no objects filled with liquids, suchas vases, shall be placed on the equipment.AC Adaptor≥The rating plate is on the underside of the ACAdaptor.Caution for AC mains leadFor your safety, please read the following textcarefully.This appliance is supplied with a mouldedthree-pin mains plug for your safety andconvenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in thisplug.Should the fuse need to be replaced, pleaseensure that the replacement fuse has a ratingof 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA orBSI to BS1362.Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI markÌ on the body of the fuse.If the plug contains a removable fuse cover youmust ensure that it is refitted when the fuse isreplaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plugmust not be used until a replacement cover isobtained. A replacement fuse cover can bepurchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG ISUNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET INYOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BEREMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF ANDDISPOSED OF SAFELY.THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVEREELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUGIS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERESOCKET.If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe thewiring code as shown below.If in any doubt, please consult a qualifiedelectrician.ª IMPORTANTThe wires in this mains lead are coloured inaccordance with the following code:Blue: NeutralBrown: LiveAs the colours of the wires in the mains lead ofthis appliance may not correspond with thecoloured markings identifying the terminals inyour plug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured BLUE must beconnected to the terminal in the plug which ismarked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.The wire which is coloured BROWN must beconnected to the terminal in the plug which ismarked with the letter L or coloured RED.Under no circumstances should either of thesewires be connected to the earth terminal of thethree-pin plug, marked with the letter E or theEarth Symbol Ó.ª Before UseRemove theConnector Coveras follows.ª How toreplace theFuse1) Remove theFuse Coverwith ascrewdriver.2) Replace thefuse and attachthe FuseCover.ConnectorCoverFuseCoverFuse