Panasonic SV-AV50S Operating Instructions Manual

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52Cautions for Useª About the SD Video CameraKeep this unit away from magnetizedequipment (such as a microwave oven,TV, video game equipment, etc.).≥If you use this unit on or near a TV, imagesand sounds may be disturbed due toelectromagnetic wave radiation.≥Do not use near a cell phone becausedoing so may cause noise to adverselyaffect the picture and sound.≥Recorded data may be damaged, orimages may be distorted by strongmagnetic fields created by speakers orlarge motors.≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generatedby a digital circuit (including amicroprocessor) may adversely affect thisunit, causing the disturbance of imagesand sounds.≥If this unit is affected by magneticallycharged equipment and does not functionproperly, turn the power off and detach thebattery and then connect it again.Thereafter, turn the power on.Do not use this unit near radiotransmitters or high-voltage lines.≥If you record near radio transmitters orhigh-voltage lines, recorded images orsounds may be adversely affected.Do not spray insecticides or volatilechemicals onto this unit.≥If this unit is sprayed with such chemicals,the camera body may be damaged andthe surface finish may peel off.≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products incontact with this unit for a long period oftime.When you use this unit on a beach orsimilar place, do not let sand or fine dustget into the camera.Do not wet this unit with seawater orother liquid.≥Sand or dust may damage this unit. Thelens may be scratched, fogged or otherdamages may be caused.≥If the unit is accidentally drenched withseawater, rain or droplets, wipe with a wellwrung cloth, and then wipe with a drycloth.When carrying this unit, take care not todrop or hit it.Do not carry this unit in a pocket.≥The outer case may be destroyed by thestrong shock, and it may causemalfunction of this unit. Store this unit inthe carrying case (supplied).Do not use benzine, thinner or alcoholfor cleaning this unit.≥Detach the battery before cleaning thisunit.≥The camera body may be deformed andthe surface finish may peel off.≥Wipe this unit with a soft, dry cloth. Toremove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloththat is soaked in a detergent diluted withwater and afterward finish wiping with asoft, dry cloth.≥When you use a chemical cloth, read theinstructions of the cloth.≥Wipe the stains on the lens and the LCDmonitor with the cleaning cloth (supplied).Do not place the AC Adaptor and thebattery of this unit in any place(especially under the blazing sun orinside a car in the summer) where theywill be subjected to high temperatures.≥High temperatures under conditions notedabove may cause leakage, heatgeneration, fire or explosion of the battery.ª About using this unit≥After long operation, this device canget warm. This is not a malfunction.≥Turn on and operate the SD VideoCamera every 6 months even if you do nothave plans to use it.ª About the AC Adaptor≥Be sure to use supplied AC Adaptor.≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio(especially when you are tuning in AMstations), radio reception may bedisturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 metre ormore away from radio.