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Getting Started

Locations of Storage and Use

Do not place this product in the following locations.
Doing so may cause this product to malfunction or break
down.
Hot or cold places beyond the allowable operating
temperature range (5°C to 40°C)
Humid places beyond the allowable operating humidity
range (30%RH to 80%RH)(no condensation)
Places that emit a strong magnetic field, such as near
transformers and motors
Places near devices that emit radio waves, such as
transceivers and mobile phones
Places with considerable dust and sand
Places with strong vibrations
Places where water droplets may be formed, such as
by a window sides
Places with considerable vapor and oil, such as
kitchens
Places that emit radiation, X-rays, and corrosive gases
Using this unit and the cable that is connected to it near
places where strong radio waves or magnetic fields are
emitted (such as near radios, TVs, transformers, and
monitors) may cause noise in the video images or color
changes.

Handling Precautions

Do not stack the devices on one another during use
Heat and noise from the devices may cause the unit to
malfunction or break down, and lead to fire.
Do not block the ventilation holes
Doing so may cause heat to be trapped inside the unit and
result in fire. Do not use this unit by laying it down
sideways, upside down, or at an angle.
Do not place objects on this unit
Placing heavy objects, such as TV monitors, or objects
that are bigger in size on this unit may cause it to lose
balance and drop or fall, resulting in injuries.
Do not stand or sit on this unit
Doing so may cause this unit to fall or break down, and
result in injuries. Keep it out of the reach of young
children.
Do not place objects with water (e.g., vases, flower pots,
cups, cosmetic products, and chemicals) on this unit
Water may enter this unit through the ventilation holes and
result in fire or electric shock.
Do not insert objects into this unit
Metallic or other flammable objects that enter this unit
from the ventilation holes may result in fire or electric
shock.
Remove all connected cords before moving
Turn off the power and remove the power plug before
moving this unit. Failure to do so may cause damage to
the cords, and result in fire or electric shock.

Precautions for Handling Power

Cords

Do not use the supplied cords on devices other than this
unit.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord, or place it
under this unit.
Doing so may cause damage to the cords, and result in
fire or electric shock.
Do not use cords other than those supplied with this unit
Use only power cords supplied together with this unit.
Using cords with different withstanding voltage
specifications or damaged cords may result in fire or
electric shock.
Do not remove the power plug during recording or
playback, or when the HDD is being accessed.

Maintenance

Turn off the power before performing maintenance of this
unit.
Wipe this unit using a soft cloth. Wiping using thinner or
benzene may cause the surface to melt or fog. When the
surface is extremely dirty, wipe using a cloth that is dipped
into a neutral detergent diluted with water, followed by
wiping with a dry cloth.

Energy Conservation

Turn off the power of the system for safety reasons and to
save energy if this unit is not to be used for a long time.

Copyright

Use of video or audio sound recorded using this unit for
commercial purposes or playing them for public viewing or
listening may be an infringement of the copyrights of their
respective authors under the copyright law.
These video (audio) recordings shall be restricted to
personal only uses, and their use without prior consent of
the copyright holder is strictly prohibited under the
copyright law.
Precautions for Proper Use of this Product
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