Sony SNC-P5 - Manual (Page 7)

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Precautions
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Precautions
This Sony product has been designed with safety in
mind. However, if not used properly electrical products
can cause fires which may lead to serious body injury.
To avoid such accidents, be sure to heed the following.
Heed the safety precautions
Be sure to follow the general safety precautions and the
“Operating Precautions.”
In case of a breakdown
In case of system breakdown, discontinue use and
contact your authorized Sony dealer.
In case of abnormal operation
• If the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell,
• If water or other foreign objects enter the cabinet, or
• If you drop the unit or damage the cabinet:
1
Disconnect the camera cable and the connecting
cables.
2
Contact your authorized Sony dealer or the store
where you purchased the product.
Operating Precautions
Operating or storage location
Avoid operating or storing the camera in the following
locations:
• Extremely hot or cold places (Operating temperature:
0 °C to +35 °C [32 °F to 95 °F])
• Exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, or close to
heating equipment (e.g., near heaters)
• Close to sources of strong magnetism
• Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic
radiation, such as radios or TV transmitters
• Locations subject to strong vibration or shock
Ventilation
To prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation
around the camera.
Treatment of the lens cover
Take care not to stain, rap on or press strongly the lens
cover which covers the lens of the camera. These acts
may inhibit the camera to bring out its performance
enough and may cause a malfunction.
Transportation
When transporting the camera, repack it as originally
packed at the factory or in materials of equal quality.
Cleaning
• Use a blower to remove dust from the lens cover
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of
the camera. Stubborn stains can be removed using a
soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent
solution, then wipe dry.
• Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene
or thinners as they may damage the surface finishes.
CCD Characteristics
The following conditions may be observed when using
a CCD camera. They are not due to any fault within the
camera.
Vertical smear: This phenomenon occurs when
viewing a very bright object.
Jagged picture: When viewing stripes, straight lines, or
similar patterns, the image on the screen may appear
jagged.
Note on laser beams
Laser beams may damage a CCD. You are cautioned
that the surface of a CCD should not be exposed to
laser beam radiation in an environment where a laser
beam device is used.