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  • Information for Your Safety

Information for Your Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read this document carefully and keep it handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this document.

 

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

 

 

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

Use the recommended accessories.

Do not remove covers.

Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

 

Product identification marking

Product

Location

Digital Camera

Rear (Battery installing place)

AC adaptor

Bottom

 

Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for EU:

Hereby, “Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.

Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for our RE products from our DoC server:

https://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/compliance-documents

Importer for EU: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Authorized Representative in EU: Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

 

Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for UK:

Hereby, “Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.

Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for our RE products from our DoC server:

https://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/compliance-documents

Importer for UK: Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT

 

Maximum power and operating frequency bands of transmitter

Type of wireless

Frequency band

(central frequency)

Maximum power

(dBm e.i.r.p.)

WLAN

2412-2462 MHz

13 dBm

Bluetooth

2402-2480 MHz

10 dBm

 

About the battery pack

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (AG-VBR59, AG-VBR89, AG-VBR118).

If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Do not heat or expose to flame.

Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Do not expose to low air pressure at high altitudes.

Do not expose to extremely low air pressure, as this may result in explosions or leakage of flammable liquids and gases.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C or incinerate.

 

About the AC adaptor (supplied)

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet.

 

For the AC mains plug of three pins

Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark eu_ac_cord_mark_asta or the BSI mark eu_ac_cord_mark_bsi on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

 

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

 

1.Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

 

Figure A

Figure B

eu_ac_cord_01

eu_ac_cord_02

maru_alphabet_aFuse cover

 

2.Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

 

Figure A

Figure B

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eu_ac_cord_04

maru_alphabet_bFuse (5 ampere)

 

Cautions for Use

Do not use any other AC mains leads except the supplied one.

Use a high speed HDMI cable (Type A - Type A plug) that is compatible with 4K and has an HDMI logo.

For the USB connection cable, use one that is a shielded product with a ferrite core compliant to USB Type C (USB3.1) that is less than 1.5 m (4.9 feet).

When connecting a BNC cable to the [GENLOCK IN] terminal or [TC IN/OUT] terminal, use one that is less than 2.8 m (9.1 feet). It is recommended to use a double shielded BNC cable equivalent to 5C-FB.

For the cable that connects to the LAN terminal, use the one below.

LAN cable (STP (Shielded Twisted Pair), category 5e or above, maximum 100 m (328 feet))

Do not use the Headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

Do not use the Stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

 

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

 

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

 

To clean your camera, remove the battery or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not press the lens with excessive force.

Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).

Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.

Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction.

Always use the supplied cords and cables.

Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.

The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or near the batteries.