Important; Cautions - Philips EXPLORER VKR6847 Operating Instructions Manual

Important Cautions
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTER COVER
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
■ WARNING ON BATTERY
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's
instructions.
■ WARNING ON LITHIUM BATTERY
The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100*C or incinerate.
Replace battery with CR2032, use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
• Dispose of used battery promptly.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
■ CAMCORDER
• The rating plate is on the bottom side of the
Camcorder.
■ AC adaptor
• The rating plate is on the bottom side of the unit.
• This model conforms to the EC directive (for radio
interference) 87/308/EEC.
■ IMPORTANT (In the United Kingdom)
Mains Supply (240 V, 50 Hz only)
Do not make any connection to the larger terminal
coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black.
Brown to L (Live) or Red.
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire
to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black. Brown
wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
Note:
We recommend that you should disconnect the AC cord
from the outlet
Copyright laws
Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of
pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or
broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.
Please read these cautions before operating
the Camcorder, so that you will obtain the best
results from your Camcorder.
Video head clogging:
The video heads are the means by which the Camcorder
places picture signals on the tape during recording, and
reads picture signals from the tape during playback. If
these heads become dirty and clogged from long use,
the signals can no longer be recorded correctly, and the
playback picture will be distorted accordingly. This is the
case, for example, during the playback of a tape, the
sound of which is reproduced normally, but no picture is
seen, or the picture is greatly distorted. When such
symptoms occur, have the Camcorder checked by
qualified service personnel.
If condensation forms inside the Camcorder:
Condensation (dew) forms, when warm air comes in
contact with a cold object, for example on a window in a
heated room in winter. Condensation may form in the
Camcorder and damage the tape and the video heads, if:
• The Camcorder is in a room where the heater has just
been turned on.
• The Camcorder is in a room with steam or high
humidity.
• The Camcorder is brought from cold surroundings into
a well-heated room.
• The Camcorder is suddenly brought from cool
surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car,
to a place which is hot and humid.
• When condensation has formed inside the Camcorder,
the "DEW" indication in the electronic viewfinder
(EVF) will flash and a few seconds later, the unit will
turn itself off to protect the tape and the video heads.
After a while, turn the unit on again and make sure that
the Dew mark is not displayed any more. Then, wait
about 1 hour before operating the Camcorder again.
Depending on the surrounding conditions, it may take
several hours before the Camcorder can be used again.
• As condensation forms gradually, it may take about
10 -15 minutes before the Camcorder turns itself off
after a change of working environment.
• In an extremely cold place, condensation may freeze
and turn into frost. In this case, it may take quite
some time for the frost to melt, turn into dew and
evaporate.
• When you bring the Camcorder from a very cold place
e.g. the ski slopes, into a heated room, keep it in a
tightly closed plastic bag or similar to prevent
condensation from forming inside the Camcorder.
Keep the Camcorder away from oily smoke and steam.
Protect the Camcorder from humidity and dust.
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