Panasonic Palmcorder PV-L354-K Operating Instructions Manual

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5Getting StartedImportant Safeguards18. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this video unityourself as opening or removing covers may exposeyou to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer allservicing to qualified service personnel.19. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this video unitfrom the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifiedservice personnel under the following conditions:a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects havefallen onto, the video unit.c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water.d. If the video unit does not operate normally byfollowing the operating instructions. Adjust onlythose controls that are covered by the operatinginstructions, as an improper adjustment of othercontrols may result in damage and will oftenrequire extensive work by a qualified technician torestore the video unit to its normal operation.e. If the video unit has been dropped or thecabinet has been damaged.f. When the video unit exhibits a distinctchange in performance – this indicates aneed for service.20. Replacement Parts – When replacementparts are required, be sure the servicetechnician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer or have thesame characteristics as the original part.Unauthorized substitutions may result infire, electric shock or other hazards.21. Safety Check – Upon completion of anyservice or repairs to this video unit, ask theservice technician to perform safety checksto determine that the video unit is in safeoperating order.USE & LOCATION• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture.Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed foroutdoor use, in all kinds of weather, however it will probably not survive any type of direct exposure to water, rain,sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanentlydamage the internal parts of your Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. Unplug your Camcorderfrom the power supply before cleaning.• DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS.• DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSEDAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF.• DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight,inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of yourCamcorder.• AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warmplace, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit.• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.• STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it tounnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device whichcould be damaged by improper handling or storage.CARE• TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorderbody.• TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camcorderlens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.• TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your handsand face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish. LCD Monitor/ViewfinderLCD Monitor• In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may take place on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a softdry cloth.• If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor will be slightlydarker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total ofapproximately 112,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixelsinactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.Viewfinder• Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.• When the Camcorder is used with a large capacity Battery attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinderfrom behind the Battery. In this case, lift up the Viewfinder to an easy-to-see angle.Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately67,500 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% active pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.CAUTIONWARNINGPrecautions01.L354K Getting p01-08(w/o P) 04.1.6, 0:22 PM5