Panasonic WV-CS574 operating instructions Precautions

PRECAUTIONS

■Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Ask qualified service personnel for servicing.

■Handle the camera with care.

Do not misuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

■Do not expose the camera to rain or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas.

This product is designed for indoor use or locations where it is protected from rain and moisture.

Turn the power off immediately and ask qualified serv- ice personnel for servicing.

Moisture can damage the camera and also create the danger of electric shock.

■Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera body.

Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when it is dirty. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently. Care should be taken not to scratch the dome cover when wiping it.

Afterwards, wipe off the remaining detergent with a dry cloth.

■Never aim the camera at the sun.

Whether or not the camera is in use , never aim it at the sun or other extremely bright objects. Otherwise, blooming or smear may be caused.

■Do not point the camera at a strong light source. Intense light such as that produced by a spotlight con- centrated on one part of the screen can cause bloom- ing (rainbow around the strong light) or smearing (verti- cal stripes above and below the strong light).

Bright Subject

Blooming

Smearing

■Do not install this camera upside down.

This camera is designed for mounting on the ceiling or wall. Using this camera installed upside down, for example, mounted on the floor, may cause malfunction.

■Do not operate the camera beyond the specified temperature, humidity or power source ratings.

Do not use the camera in an extreme environment where high temperature or high humidity exists. Do not place the camera near heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other units that produce heat.

Use the camera under conditions where tempera-ture is between –10 °C - +50 °C {14 °F - 122 °F}, preferably +40 °C {104 °F}, and humidity is below 90 %.

The input power source is 24 V AC 60 Hz.

■Do not install the camera near the air outlet of an air conditioner.

The lens may become cloudy due to condensation if the camera is used under the following conditions.

•Rapid temperature fluctuations by switching the air conditioner on and off.

•Rapid temperature fluctuations due to frequent door opening and closing.

•Use in an environment where eyeglasses become foggy.

•Use in a room filled with cigarette smoke or dust.

If the lens becomes cloudy due to condensation, remove the dome cover and wipe all moist surfaces with a soft cloth.

•Avoid use of this camera in a food preparation area and other locations where there are large amounts of steam vapor and oil.

■Consumables

Parts having contacts such as the lens-drive motors, cooling fan motor and slip-rings inside the camera are subject to wear with time. Please ask the nearest serv- ice center about replacement and maintenance of such parts.

■Do not aim the camera at the same object for a long time.

Burn-in of an image may be caused on the fluorescent screen of CRT.

■Self-diagnosis Function

If the camera continues operating abnormally for 30 seconds or more due to such an accident as external noise, the camera will automatically reset its power. In the case it happens frequently, check if there would be any environmental cause.

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