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1. 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 a qualified service personnel for servicing.
2. Handle the camera with care.
Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking,
etc. The camera could be damaged by improper
handling or storage.
3. 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.
Moisture can damage the camera and also cause
electric shock.
If the camera becomes wet, turn the power off
immediately and ask a qualified service personnel
for servicing.
4. 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 deter-
gent and wipe gently. Care should be taken not to
scratch the dome cover when wiping it.
Wipe off any remaining detergent in it with a dry
cloth.
5. Never face the camera towards the sun.
Whether the camera is in use or not, never aim it at
the sun or other extremely bright objects.
Otherwise, blooming or smear may be caused.
6. Never aim the camera at strong light sources for
an extended period of time.
A light source such as a spot light causes burn-in
on the display screen. Failure to observe this may
cause the image to become discolored due to
deterioration of the color filter in the CCD.
7. Do not install this camera upside down.
This camera is designed for mounting on the ceil-
ing or wall.
Consult an expert on the load bearing capacity of
the installation surface and structure. If the surface
is not strong enough, the camera may fall down.
Refer to the product specifications for weights.
8. 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-
tures are between –10°C and +50 °C (14°F to
122°F) [Recommended temperature: +40 °C
(104°F)], and humidity is below 90 %.
The input power source is 24 V AC 60 Hz.
9. 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 condi-
tions.
•Rapid temperature fluctuations by switching
the air conditioner on and off.
•Rapid temperature fluctuations due to frequent
opening and closing of a door.
•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 sur-
faces with a soft cloth.
10. 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 service centre about replacement and
maintenance of such parts.
11. Do not aim the camera at the same object for a
long time.
Burn-in of an image may be caused on the fluores-
cent screen of the CRT.
•Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. herewith
declares that it will not be liable for any damage,
whether direct or indirect, caused by using the
product for business transactions or security, or
malfunctioning of this product.
12. Self-diagnosis Function
If the camera continues operating abnormally for
30 seconds or more due to influences such as
external noise, the camera will automatically
restart. In the event that this happens frequently,
check for any causes in the camera's environment.
PRECAUTIONS