Safety Instructions
• The housing must not be opened and repairs must only be carried out by a qualified
technician . To do this, contact a specialist workshop . Any liability and all warranty
claims are excluded in the event of repairs by the user, improper connection or incor-
rect operation .
• If you do not use the product for a long period of time, always disconnect it from
the power source .
• Protect the product from moisture . Do not touch the product with wet/damp hands
or immerse it in water .
• This product is not waterproof! Do not use this product in the rain or in wet en-
vironments . Never touch the product during a thunderstorm .
• Only use the product with suitable, high-quality Sony NP-F960/970 batteries .
• Before disconnecting the power or battery, switch off the unit at the main switch .
Caution!
• Never use the AC/DC adapter and the attached cable or the control box with atta-
ched cable as a carrying handle .
• Keep the product and accessories away from naked flames, hot surfaces and easily
flammable materials .
• Lay the AC/DC adapter, the control box and the attached cable in such a way that it
does not present a tripping hazard .
• Do not bend the cables or lay it over sharp edges .
Caution!
Danger for children and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental ab-
ilities (e.g. partially disabled, elderly persons with limited physical and mental
abilities) or lack of experience and know-how (e.g. older children).
• This product may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abili-
ties or lack of experience and know-how, provided that they are supervised or have
received instructions for the safe use of the product and understand the potential
hazards arising from its use . Children must not play with the product . The product
must not be cleaned or maintained by children . Keep children under eight years of
age away from the product and its accessories .
• Do not insert any objects into the product .
• Stop using the product if the plastic or metal parts of the product are cracked, or
deformed .
• Handle the product carefully . Impacts, drops or knocks can
damage the product .
• Do not leave the product unattended during operation .
• The product is not a toy . Keep the product, accessories and packaging materials
away from children and pets to prevent accidents and suffocation .
• For photographic lighting purposes only . Not suitable for permanent room lighting .
• Do not film car, bus, bicycle, motorbike or train drivers while driving this product .
The driver may be blinded and cause an accident . This also applies to unlisted
persons or groups if possible glare could cause an accident .
• Do not shine directly into the eyes of people or animals as this may cause damage
to the retina, visual disturbances and even blindness .
• Ensure adequate ventilation during operation . Never cover the product while in use .
• If you are not using the device, cleaning it or if a fault occurs, always switch the
device off, remove the battery and disconnect all connections .
• Do not use or store the unit in high temperatures or in closed rooms exposed to di-
rect sunlight . The product should not be used in ambient temperatures above 40°C .
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