Panasonic PV-HS2000 Important Safeguards, Information, Moving a product-and-cart combination

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Important Safeguards

Please read all these instructions regarding your the Hard Disk Recorder and retain for future reference.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Hard Disk Recorder.

Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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

Water and moisture Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Do not expose the product to rain or inclement conditions.

Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

Moving a product-and-cart combination

A product-and-cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the product-and-cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet

are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating,

and these openings must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

Power sources This 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 product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.

This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Power-cord protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on, rolled over or pinched by items placed upon or against them or otherwise subject to abuse, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

Outdoor antenna grounding

If an outside antenna or cable

system is connected to the	NEC - NATIONAL	ANTENNA
	ELECTRICAL CODE	LEAD IN
product, be sure the antenna or		WIRE
	GROUND
cable system is grounded so
	CLAMP
as to provide some protection		ANTENNA
against voltage surges and		DISCHARGE UNIT
		(NEC SECTION 810-20)
	ELECTRIC
built-up static charges. Article	SERVICE	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	EQUIPMENT
		(NEC SECTION 810-21)
810 of the National Electrical		GROUND CLAMPS
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,

grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of 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, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, and integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Object and liquid entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points

or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Damage requiring service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

1When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

2If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

3If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

4If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust 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 normal operation.

5If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

6When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician 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.

Safety 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 operating condition.

Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat as well as direct sunlight. If the product experiences sudden changes in temperature, moisture may form inside the product.

Protect the power cord Do not damage the power cord. Damage 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 Hard Disk Recorder

Heavy objects placed on the Hard Disk Recorder will cause damage. (This does not mean your cable box). The top of the Hard Disk Recorder is also slotted to provide ventilation. Do not obstruct these ventilation slots.

Avoid extremely hot locations Do not place the Hard Disk Recorder over or near any kind of heater or regulator, in direct sunlight, inside a closed vehicle, etc.

Avoid sudden temperature changes Do not move the Hard Disk Recorder suddenly between areas of extreme temperature variation. If the Hard Disk Recorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in the unit.

Protect the hard disk Do not apply any shock to the Hard Disk Recorder at all times in order to avoid damage to the hard disk.

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 interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 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, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.”

This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No.004-000-00345-4.

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