-6-1. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws orcovers.There are no user-serviceable parts inside.Ask a qualified service personnel for servicing.2. Handle the camera with care.Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking,etc. The camera could be damaged by improperhandling or storage.3. Do not expose the camera to rain or moisture,nor try to operate it in wet areas.This product is designed for indoor use or locationswhere it is protected from rain and moisture.Moisture can damage the camera and also causeelectric shock.If the camera becomes wet, turn the power offimmediately and ask a qualified service personnelfor servicing.4. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents whencleaning the camera body.Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when it is dirty.When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild deter-gent and wipe gently. Care should be taken not toscratch the dome cover when wiping it.Wipe off any remaining detergent in it with a drycloth.5. Never face the camera towards the sun.Whether the camera is in use or not, never aim it atthe sun or other extremely bright objects.Otherwise, blooming or smear may be caused.6. Never aim the camera at strong light sources foran extended period of time.A light source such as a spot light causes burn-inon the display screen. Failure to observe this maycause the image to become discoloured due todeterioration of the colour filter in the CCD.7. Do not install this camera upside down.This camera is designed for mounting on the ceil-ing or wall.Consult an expert on the load bearing capacity ofthe installation surface and structure. If the surfaceis not strong enough, the camera may fall down.Refer to the product specifications for weights.8. Do not operate the camera beyond the specifiedtemperature, humidity or power source ratings.Do not use the camera in an extreme environmentwhere high temperature or high humidity exists. Donot place the camera near heat sources such asradiators, stoves or other units that produce heat.Use the camera under conditions where tempera-tures are between –10 °C and +50 °C (14 °F to122 °F) [Recommended temperature: +40 °C(104 °F)], and humidity is below 90 %.The input power source is 24 V AC 60 Hz.9. Do not install the camera near the air outlet ofan air conditioner.The lens may become cloudy due to condensationif the camera is used under the following condi-tions.• Rapid temperature fluctuations by switchingthe air conditioner on and off.• Rapid temperature fluctuations due to frequentopening and closing of a door.• Use in an environment where eyeglassesbecome foggy.• Use in a room filled with cigarette smoke ordust.If the lens becomes cloudy due to condensation,remove the dome cover and wipe all moist sur-faces with a soft cloth.10. ConsumablesParts having contacts such as the lens-drivemotors, cooling fan motor and slip-rings inside thecamera are subject to wear with time. Please askthe nearest service centre about replacement andmaintenance of such parts.11. Do not aim the camera at the same object for along time.Burn-in of an image may be caused on the fluores-cent screen of the CRT.• Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. herewithdeclares that it will not be liable for any damage,whether direct or indirect, caused by using theproduct for business transactions or security, ormalfunctioning of this product.12. Self-diagnosis FunctionIf the camera continues operating abnormally for30 seconds or more due to influences such asexternal noise, the camera will automaticallyrestart. In the event that this happens frequently,check for any causes in the camera's environment.PRECAUTIONS