Panasonic VL-SV74, Operating Instructions Manual

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2.1 For your safety
To prevent severe injury or loss of life or property, and to
ensure proper and safe operation of your product, read
this section carefully before using the product.
WARNING
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 outlets, 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’s plug may result in fire, electric
shock, or injury.
CAUTION
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.
2.4 Other important information
R The power plug is used as the main disconnect
device. Ensure that the power outlet is installed near
the product and is easily accessible.
Privacy and rights of portrait
When installing or using the doorphone, please take into
consideration the rights of others with regard to privacy.
R It is generally said that "privacy" means the ability of
an individual or group to stop information about
themselves from becoming known to people other
than those whom they choose to give the information.
"Rights of portrait" means the right to be safe from
having your own image taken and used
indiscriminately without consent.
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