Important Safeguards

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality stan- dards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.

These pages list important information that will help to assure your employment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference.

INSTALLATION

Caution: To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

1Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Follow all operating and use instructions.

2Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future refer- ence.

3Head Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions.

4Grounding or Polarization - The sets concerned should be operated with the mains cable supplied.

5Power Sources - This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

6Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation.

7Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

8Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer’s instructions have been followed.

9Attachments - Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerlines operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified personnel.

10Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or loundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.