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SAFETY 
FIRST
Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
■When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.
■Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
■Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas) depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.
ATTENTION
1.This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television signals for recording and playback.
2.Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on another video recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of PAL standard.
3.SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.
POWER SYSTEM
This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 V` (Rating), AC90 – 260 V` (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic switching.
PAL NTSC
■Only cassettes marked "VHS" (or
■HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
IMPORTANT
■Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder.
■It should be noted that it may be unlawful to
The STANDBY/ON 
button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. " 
" shows electrical power standby and " 
" shows ON.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) or EP (Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
■Dispose of used battery promptly.
■Keep away from children.
■Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.
1.DO NOT place the recorder . . .
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2.DO NOT block the recorder's ventilation openings.
3.DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4.DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
5.AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.