Panasonic VDR-D300 operating instructions 159, About this unit

Cautions for use

Cautions for use

About this unit

≥The unit, disc and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction.

Keep the unit away from magnetized products/mobile phones, microwave ovens, TVs and video game products.

≥If you use the unit on or near a TV, the images or sound may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥Do not use near cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.

≥Recordings may be damaged, or images may be distorted, by the strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessors may adversely affect the unit, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.

≥If the unit is affected by such products and does not function properly, turn off the unit and detach the battery or AC adaptor. Then connect the battery or AC adaptor again.

Do not use the unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables.

≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected.

Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them.

Do not extend the cords and the cables.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit.

≥If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off.

≥Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time.

When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit.

Also, keep the unit away from sea water.

≥Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a disc or a card.)

≥If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.

When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it.

≥A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, causing it to malfunction.

Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the unit.

≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC cable from the AC outlet.

≥The camera body may be discolored and the surface finish may peel off.

≥Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth.

≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with the cloth.

Do not touch the laser pickup lens.

≥If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it may cause malfunctions.

Do not use a commercial available 8 cm (3z)

CD lens cleaner.

≥Using 8 cm (3z) CD lens cleaner could cause this unit to malfunction.

Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses.

≥ If you use the unit for a long time, heat will
build up inside it and this may cause a	Others
malfunction.
≥ This unit is not intended for business use.
When you are not going to use the unit for
an extended time

≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

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