Panasonic PT-L780NTU Operating Instructions Manual

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7 Preparation6Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used.B Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into thislight, it can hurt and damage your eyes.Do not bring your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port.B Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not bring your hands orface, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port, otherwiseburns or damage could result.When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least one hour beforehandling it.B The lamp cover gets very hot, and contact with it can cause burns.Before replacing the lamp, be sure to unplug the power cord from thepower outlet.B Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done.Keep the SD memory card out of the reach of infants. (PT-L780NTU only)B If the memory card is swallowed, death by suffocation may result. If youbelieve that the memory card may have been swallowed, seek medicaladvice immediately.CautionDo not cover the air inlet or the air outlet.B Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire ordamage to the projector.Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places wherethe projector may come into contact with smoke or steam.B Using the projector under such conditions may result in fire or electricshocks.When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.B If the power cord itself is pulled, the cord will become damaged, and fire,short-circuits or serious electric shocks may result.Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.B Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables,which could cause fire or electric shocks to occur.Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projector.B Failure to observe this may cause the projector to become unbalancedand fall, which could result in damage or injury.Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the batteries or place theminto water or fire.B Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to overheat, leak, explodeor catch fire, and burns or other injury may result.When inserting the batteries, make sure the polarities (+ and -) arecorrect.B If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire,injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding areamay result.Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the powercord plug.B Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it nearany hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects ontop of it or wrap it into a bundle.B If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits orfire may result.B Ask an Authorised Service Center to carry out any repairs to the powercord that might be necessary.Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.B Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.Insert the power cord plug securely into the wall outlet.B If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating couldresult.B Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are comingloose from the wall.Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable.B If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, itmay fall down or tip over, and injury or damage could result.Do not place the projector into water or let it become wet.B Failure to observe this may result in fire or electric shocks.Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector.B If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire or electric shockscould result.B If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorised ServiceCenter.Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.B Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects into the projector ordrop them onto the projector, as doing so can result in fire or electricshocks.Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of children, and do notlook into the laser beam or point it towards other people.B If the laser beam which is emitted by the remote control unit transmitter ispointed directly into the eyes, it may cause visual ability to be impaired.Do not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to come into contactwith metallic objects such as necklaces or hairpins.B Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to leak, overheat, explodeor catch fire.B Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects.During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable.B Electric shocks can result.Do not use the projector in a bath or shower.B Fire or electric shocks can result.