Panasonic AW-UE4 Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 12

Operating Precautions  Shoot under the proper lighting conditions. To produce pictures with eye-pleasing colors, shoot under the proper lighting conditions. The pictures may not appear with their proper colors when shooting under fluorescent lights. Select the proper lighting as required.  To ensure a stable performance in the long term Using the unit for prolonged periods in locations where the temperature and humidity levels are high will cause its parts to deteriorate, resulting in a reduction of its service life. (Recommended temperature: Max. 35 oC (95 °F)) Ensure that a cooling unit or heating unit will not blow any air directly toward the installation location.  Do not point the camera at strong lights. When parts of the MOS sensor are exposed to spotlights or other strong lights, blooming (a phenomenon where the edges of strong lights become blurred) may occur.  What happens with high-brightness subjects Flare may occur if an extremely bright light source is pointed at the lens. In a case like this, change the angle or take some other remedial action.  Concerning the Image distortion. Due to the characteristics of the lens, the edge of the image is distorted.  Color bars Color bars are used to adjust the color phase, and the widths and positions of these bars may differ from other models.  Operating temperature range Avoid using the unit in cold locations where the temperature drops below 0 oC (32 °F) or hot locations where the temperature rises above 40 oC (104 °F) since these temperatures downgrade the picture quality and adversely affect the internal parts. Also, it may take a few minutes to stabilize the image when used in low temperatures. We recommend that you turn on this unit before use.  Concerning the HDMI interface standard This unit has been certified as HDMI-compatible, but on rare occasions images may not be displayed depending on the HDMI device which has been connected to the unit.  When the unit is not in use Turn off the unit's power when it is not in use. When the unit is no longer going to be used, do not leave it lying around, but be absolutely sure to dispose of it properly.  Do not touch the optical system. Under no circumstances must they be touched. In the unlikely event that they have become dusty, remove the dust by using a camera blower or by wiping them gently with a lens cleaning paper.  Do not point the camera directly at the sun or a laser beam. Taking images of the sun, laser beams, or other brightly lit subjects for prolonged periods of time may damage the MOS sensor.  Concerning PoE power supply The unit complies with the IEEE802.3af standard. Use a compatible Ethernet hub and PoE injector to use a PoE power supply.  Personal computer used If the same image is displayed for a prolonged period on a PC monitor, the monitor may be damaged. Use of a screen saver is recommended.  Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables. Always be sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cables.  When using the automatic functions In the [Scene] such as the camera menu, the initial settings on some items has been set to auto, making it impossible for these items to be operated manually. To operate them manually, switch from the auto settings to the manual settings as required. When using the ATW (auto tracking white adjustment) function under fluorescent lights, the white balance may vary.  Concerning the IP address setting Do not run the Easy IP Setup Software on a multiple number of personal computers for a single camera and set the IP address at the same time. Otherwise, you will be unable to complete the proper procedure and set the IP address correctly. 12