Panasonic HX-A1M Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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6SQT0886 (ENG)This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.*1 This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure inaccordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.*2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S. DefenseDepartment, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm, at 26 orientations(8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation dropswithin 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientationtest within a total of 5 devices.)Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”.However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm to 150 cm dropping onto 3 cm thickplyboard. This drop test was passed.(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where dropimpact is applied.)∫ Handling of this unit≥ The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water pressure when this unit isused deeper than 1.5 m underwater.≥ When this unit is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun screen,chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.≥ Do not rinse with running water, such as tap water.≥ Waterproof function of this unit is for sea water and fresh water only.≥ Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty.≥ Cards are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet card into this unit.≥ Do not attach/remove the terminal cover (waterproof) or glasscover when your hands are wet orwater droplets are present on this unit. If water droplets get inside this unit, the terminals may rustand cause malfunctions. Other types of damage may also result.≥ If you attach/remove the terminal cover (waterproof) or glasscover in a sandy or dusty place,sand or other foreign objects may adhere to the internal components, threaded portions(portions of this unit, terminal cover (waterproof) and glasscover with helical threads), rubberseals or other parts of this unit. Be extra careful when attaching parts to this unit. If foreignobjects are caught in it, water may leak in and cause malfunctions and other problems.Preparation(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shockPerformance of this unitWaterproof/Dustproof PerformanceThis unit’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IP68” rating. Provided the careand maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this unitcan operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 1.5 m for a time not exceeding30 minutes. *1Anti-shock PerformanceThis unit has cleared a test conducted by Panasonic, which complies with MIL-STD 810FMethod 516.5-Shock (a drop test performed from a height of 1.5 m onto 3 cm thickplywood). *2Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit ordropped etc. If an impact to this unit occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by aPanasonic’s Service Centre to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.