10Precautions for use Handle carefully.Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock orvibration.Do not carry or move the product by the fader lever. This isimportant to prevent malfunctioning or accidents. Use the product in an ambienttemperature of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to104 °F).Avoid using the product at a cold place below 0 °C (32 °F)or at a hot place above 40 °C (104 °F) because extremelylow or high temperature will adversely affect the partsinside. Power off before connecting ordisconnecting cables.Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to switchpower off. Avoid humidity and dust.Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place becausemuch humidity and dust will cause damage to the partsinside. MaintenanceTurn off the unit’s power and wipe the product using a drycloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a dilutedsolution of kitchen detergent (neutral), wring it out well, andwipe the product gently. Then, after wiping the product witha moist cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.• Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatilefluids.• If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefullyread through the precautions for its use.Caution Precaution to be observed duringproductionThis product’s image switching and image effect functionscan be used to produce images which flicker rapidly orimages which change rapidly.However, bear in mind when using these functions inproduction that the kinds of images produced may have anadverse effect on the viewer’s physical well‑being. Built-in display (LCD monitor)Leaving the built‑in display on with the same image overa long period of time may result in temporary afterimage(burn‑in).Such afterimages are usually resolved when ordinarymoving images are displayed for a while.The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with 99.99 % ofthe pixels effective. This leaves less than 0.01 % of pixelsthat may not light or may remain on all the time.These phenomena are normal and will have no effect onthe images you shoot.Condensation may form if you use the unit wheretemperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth.When the unit has completely cooled down, the displayon the LCD monitor appears slightly darker than usualimmediately after the power has been turned on. Once theinternal temperature of the unit rises, the display returns tothe normal brightness. When the product is to be discardedWhen the product is to be discarded at the end of itsservice life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of itproperly in order to protect the environment. Concerning the consumable partsCooling fan:This is a consumable part.As a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (whenthe unit has been operated for 15 hours a day).Power supply unit:This is a consumable part.As a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (whenthe unit has been operated for 15 hours a day).The period when the consumable parts need to bereplaced will differ depending on the operating conditions.When the time comes to replace one of these parts, beabsolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the job.