overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, ex- treme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, ex- tension cords, or integral conve- nience receptacles as this can re- sult in fire risk or electric shock.
18Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous volt- age points or
19Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other haz- ards. Refer all servicing to quali- fied service personnel.
20Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali- fied service personnel under the following conditions:
(a)When the
(b)If liquid has been spilled, or ob- jects have fallen into the product.
(c)If the product has been ex- posed to rain or water.
(d)If the product does not oper- ate normally by following the operating instructions. Ad- just only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its nor- mal operation.
(e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
(f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor- mance – this indicates a need for service.
21Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are re- quired, be sure the service techni- cian has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
22Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operat- ing condition.
23Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,stoves, or other products (including amplifi- ers) that produce heat.
CONDENSATION
Leave the VCR on, without a tape in it, for 2 hours if the VCR has been ex- posed to sudden changes in tempera- ture. Sudden temperature changes cause moisture to form on the metal parts inside theVCR. This moisture can cause the tape to stick and damage the head. Leaving theVCR on for a 2 hour period will dry the inside of the VCR.
PROTECT THE POWER CORD
Do not damage the power cord. Dam- age to the power cord may cause a fire or shock hazard. When unplugging the power cord, please hold it by the plug and remove it carefully.
DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECTS ON THE RECORDER
Heavy objects placed on the recorder will cause damage.
WHEN NOT IN USE
When you finish operating the re- corder, always unload the cassette and turn OFF theVCR POWER.
CARE OFTHEVIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
•Avoid violent vibration or shock.
•Do not place in a location where strong magnetic fields exist (near a motor, transformer or magnet).
•Never place or store in direct sun- light.
•Avoid dusty places.
•Place the cassette in the cassette case and store vertically.
•Never store tape in a high humidity location.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions. You may find this booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:How to Identify and Resolve
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