Important safeguards and precautions – Panasonic OMNIVISION PV-V4611 User Manual

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Important Safeguards and Precautions

FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN

ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING IN­

STRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN

THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT

INSTALLATION

POWER SOURCE CAUTION
Operate only from a power source indicated on

the unit or in this manual. If necessary, have
your Electric Utility Service Company or Video

Products Dealer verify the power source in your
home.

2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG

As a safety feature, this Video product comes

with either a polarized power cord plug (one
blade is wider than the other), or a three-wire
grounding type plug.

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:

This plug will only fit into an outlet one way. If you
cannot fully insert the plug, try reversing it. If it

still will not fit, have an electrician instail the
proper wall outlet. Do not defeat the safety

feature by tampering with the plug.
GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:

This plug will only fit into a three-hole grounding
outlet, ft necessary, have an electrician install the
proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature by
tampering with the plug.
3 POWERCORD

Make sure power cords are routed so that they

are not likely to have anything rest on them, roll
over them, or be in the way of walking traffic. If

an extension cord is used, make sure It also
has either a polarized or grounded plug and that
the cords can be securely connected. Frayed

cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked
wire insulation are hazardous and should be

replaced by a qualified service technician.

Overloaded outlets and extension cords are fire

hazards and should be avoided.

4 DONOTBLOCKVENTILATONHOLES

Ventilation openings In the cabinet release heat

generated during operation. If they are blocked,

neat build-up inside the unit can cause failures

that may result in a fire hazard or heat damage
to cassettes. For protection, follow these rules:
a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit

while in use, or operate the unit when placed
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.

b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case

or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR

SUDDENTEMPERATURECHANGES

Do not place the unit over or near any kind of

heater or regulator, in direct sunlight, inside a
closed vehicle, etc,. Do not move the unit
suddenly between areas of extreme temperature
variation. If the unit is suddenly moved from a

cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense in the unit and on the tape.

6 TOAVOIDPERSONALINJURY

• Do not place unsecured equipment on a

sloping surface.

• Do rx)t place this unit on any support

that is not firm, level, and adequately
strong. The unit could fall causing
serious Injury to a child or adult

агк1 damage to the unit.

• An appliance and cart combination

should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions and

use the manufacturer's recommended
accessories when operating this unit or

connecting it to any other equipment.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

1

SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
equiprrient, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against tauift up static cHarges
and voltage surges. Section

810 of the National Electrical

Code, ANSl/NFPA 70 (in Canada,
part 1 of the Canadian Electrical

Code) provides infonnation
with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, groundirra of the lead-in iwiie
to an antenna disrfiarge unit, size of grounding conductors,

location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.

KEEP AMTENNACLEAR OFHIGH VOLTAGE POWER UNESORORCUnS

An outside antenna ^stem should be located well away from
power lines, electric light or power dioiits and where it wilt never

come Into contact wttn these power sources if it should happen to
fall. When installing an outside antenna, extreme care should be
taken to avoid touching power lines, drcuits or other pov^r
sources as this could

Be

fatal. Because of the hazards Involved,

antenna installation should be left to a professional.

USING THE VIDEO UNIT

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f the unit has been in stor^e or moved to a new location,

refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards,
1 KEEPTHIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR

MOISTURE OF ANY KIND.

2 IFEOUIPMENTISEXPOSEDTORAIN, MOISTURE,OR

STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have It inspected by

a qualified service technician before use.

3 DURINGANELECTRICALSTORM

During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or

before leaving the unit unused for extended periods of time,
disconnect air equipment from the power source as well as
the antenna and cable system.

4 WHENTHEUNITIS PLUGGED IN

* Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE

if liquid has been spilled into the unit. Immediately unplug
the unit, and have it inspected by a service technician.
Fire and shock hazards can result from electrical shorts
caused by liquid contact inside.

* Never drop or push any object through openings in the unit.

Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact
can cause electric shock or fire hazard.

* Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set

as this may cause electrical interference. Keep all magnets
away from electronic equipment.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to

avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANINGTHEUNIT

Unplug the unit. Then, use a dean, diy, chemically untreated cloth

to gently remove dust or debris, DO NOT USE cleaning fluids,
aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into the unit
and cause electrical shock. Any substance such as wax, adh^ive

tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid,
or dusty areas may adversely affect intetnal parts.

SERVICE

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1 DONOTSERVICETHISPRODUCTYOURSELF

If, after carefully following the detailed operating instruc­

tions, this Video product does not operate properly, do not
attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjust­

ments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit and

contact a qualified service technician.

2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by
the manufacturer, or those having the same safety charactens-
tics as the original parts. The use of unauthorizeci substitutes
may result in lire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 HAVETHESERVICETECHNICIAN PERFORM ASAFETYCHECK

After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service

technician to conduct a through safety check as described

in the manufacture’s service literature to insure that the

video unit is in safe operating condition.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]

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