Panasonic VL-MV70, Important Information And Quick Manual

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2. Important information
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2. Important information
Important information
2.1 For your safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property,
read this section carefully before using the
product to ensure proper and safe operation of
your product.
Preventing fire and electric shock
R Use only the power source marked on the
product. If you are not sure of the type of
power supplied to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
R Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this
product. Contact an authorised service centre
for repairs.
R Never touch the power plug with wet hands.
R Do not touch the power plug during an
electrical storm.
R Do not use the product (excluding the
doorphone) in areas that are exposed to rain,
moisture, steam, or oily smoke, or areas that
have excessive dust.
R Do not place objects on the power cables.
Install the product where no one can step or
trip on the power cables.
R Do not allow the power cables to be
excessively pulled, bent or placed under heavy
objects.
R Do not overload the power outlet or wiring
above the specified levels. Overloading by
having many connections on one power outlet
may cause heat generation, resulting in a fire.
R Never put metal objects inside the product.
Never spill any liquid on the product (excluding
the doorphone).
If metal objects enter the product or the
product becomes wet, unplug the product from
the power outlet and contact an authorised
service centre.
R Completely insert the power plug into the
power outlets. Failure to do so may cause
electric shock and/or excessive heat resulting
in a fire. Do not use damaged power plug or
power outlets.
R Regularly remove any dust, etc., from the
power plug by unplugging it from the power
outlet, then wiping it with a dry cloth.
Accumulated dust may cause an insulation
defect from moisture, etc., resulting in a fire.
R Unplug the product from the power outlet if the
product emits smoke, an abnormal smell or
makes unusual noise, or if the product has
been dropped or physically damaged. These
conditions can cause fire or electric shock.
Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and
contact an authorised service centre.
R Hold the main body (not the metal parts) of the
power plug when unplugging it. Unplugging the
power plug while holding its cord may result in
fire, electric shock, or injury.
Preventing accidents, injuries, and property
damage
R Do not use the product in unstable areas or
areas prone to strong vibrations. This may
cause the product to fall, resulting in damage
to the product or injury.
R Do not put your ear(s) near the speaker, as
loud sounds emitted from the speaker may
cause hearing impairment.
2.2 Important safety instructions
When using this product, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or personal injury.
1. Do not use this product near water. For example,
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
2. Use only the power cable indicated in this document.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 For best performance
Environment
R Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating
devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
R The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
R The unit should be kept away from heat sources such
as radiators, cookers, etc. It should not be placed in
rooms where the temperature is less than 0
°
C or
greater than 40 ° C. Damp basements should also be
avoided.
R Do not install the product in locations that are suspect
to sudden changes in temperature. Failure to do so
may cause condensation to form on the product
causing malfunction.
R In areas surrounded by a high electrical field,
disturbances may occur in the unit's image or sound.
WARNING
CAUTION