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Do not touch the optical system parts.
The optical system parts are vital to the operation of the camera.
Under no circumstances must they be touched.
In the unlikely event that they have become dusty, remove the
dust by using a camera blower or by wiping them gently with a lens
cleaning paper.
Do not touch the glass surface or its screws when using the
defroster.
As the defroster heats the glass surface, it can become very hot.
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Do not point the camera directly at the sun or a
laser beam no matter whether it is turned on or
not.
Taking images of the sun, laser beams, or other brightly lit subjects
for prolonged periods of time may damage the CCD.
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Personal computer used
If the same image is displayed for a prolonged period on a personal
computer’s monitor, the monitor may be damaged. Use of a screen
saver is recommended.
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Concerning the IP address setting
Do not run the Easy IP Setup Software on a multiple number of
personal computers for a single camera and set the IP address at
the same time.
Otherwise, you will be unable to complete the proper procedure and
set the IP address correctly.
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Do not allow foreign matter to make contact
with the rotating parts.
Failure to obey may cause the unit to malfunction.
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Do not get close to the moving parts of the
camera head.
Do not put your fingers or body close to the unit while it is in
operation. Doing so may result in injury or cause the unit to
malfunction.
Furthermore, if the unit hits a person or obstacle, during the panning
or tilting operation, the unit will enter into the safe mode.
For further details, refer to page 108.
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About the camera head
Snow, water, dust, etc. may accumulate on the hood of the lens.
Move the camera head regularly so that snow, water, dust, etc. do
not accumulate on the hood.
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Maintenance
Turn off the unit’s power before proceeding with maintenance.
Failure to obey may result in injuries.
Wipe the surfaces using a soft dry cloth. Avoid all contact with
benzine, paint thinners and other volatile substances, and avoid
using these substances. Otherwise, the body may become
discolored.
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Do not turn the camera head by hand.
Turning the camera head by hand may cause the unit to
malfunction.
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Use the unit in an environment with minimal
moisture and dust.
Avoid using the unit in an environment with high concentration of
moisture or dust since these conditions will damage the internal
parts.
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About the dehumidifying element
The unit incorporates a dehumidifying element to maintain a low
humidity level inside the camera.
Condensation may form and dehumidification may take a while
depending on conditions such as the temperature, humidity, and
weather.
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About cleaning the front glass
If the front glass becomes dirty, remove the dirt with lens cleaning
paper (paper used to clean cameras and glasses) or the like.
The front glass may be scratched if sand, etc. is adhered to it during
cleaning. If the lens is very dirty, we recommend washing it with
water.
Do not touch the glass surface or its screws when using the
defroster.
As the defroster heats the glass surface, it can become very hot.
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About the lens/pan-tilt head
If the lens, pan-tilt head, and other parts are not operated for a long
period of time, the viscosity of the grease applied inside them may
increase and operation may become no longer possible. Move the
lens and pan/tilt head regularly.
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About consumables
The following parts are consumables. Replace them using the
lifespans as a guide.
The lifespans may vary depending on the operating environment
and operating conditions.
The lifespans are a guide for when the unit is used at 35 °C (95 °F).
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Cooling fan: Approx. 20000 hours
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Wiper: Operated approx. 120000 times; guide for replacement:
Approx. 2 years
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Wiper rubber: Average of 5000 hours operation; guide for
replacement: Approx. 2 years
Contact your dealer regarding replacements.
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Disposal of the unit
When the unit has reached the end of its service life and is to be
disposed of, ask a qualified contractor to dispose of the unit properly
in order to protect the environment.
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Information on software used with this product
This product includes GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) licensed software, and the customer is
entitled to obtain, modify, or redistribute the source code for the software.
This product includes MIT Licensed software.
This product includes BSD Licensed software.
For details on obtaining the source codes, visit the following website.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
However, do not contact Panasonic for questions regarding obtained source codes.
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