Operating Precautions - Panasonic AG-MDC20G Mode D'emploi

Operating precautions

The camera head becomes warm during usage. This is not a defect.
Do not allow any water to get into the unit when using it in the rain or snow or at the
beach.
≥ Failure to heed this caution will cause the unit to malfunction (and may result in irreparable
damage).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and/or sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
≥ If the camera head is so adversely affected that it does not operate normally, remove the
recorder battery and AC adaptor, reconnect them and turn the power on again.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.
Connection to the dedicated recorder AG-MDR25
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic Camera head option cable (AG-C20003G (3 m (118-1/8 q)),
AG-C20020G (20 m (787-3/8 q)): optional).
If using the unit at the beach or any place that is sandy or dusty, take care that sand and
dust do not get inside the unit or on its terminals. Do not allow the unit to get wet with salt
water, etc.
≥ Sand and dust can damage the unit.
≥ If the unit has come in contact with salt water, wipe with a cloth that has been well wrung out,
then wipe with a dry cloth.
While the camera head and recorder are connected, do not carry them by holding only the
camera head or cable.
≥ A strong load may be applied to the camera head or cable, resulting in damage.
If insect sprays or other volatile substances are
they do not come in contact with the unit.
≥ These can warp the unit or cause the finish to come off.
≥ Do not leave the unit in contact with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time.
After use, turn off the power of the recorder, and then remove the camera head option
cable.
Do not aim the lens at the sun or strong light.
≥ Doing so may cause your camera head to malfunction.
Caution regarding laser beams
≥ The image sensor may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam. When using
the unit in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser
beam to shine directly on the lens.
being used in the area, take care that
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