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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage.

∫The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust

Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.

∫Back up the HDD periodically

As a precaution for HDD failure, we recommend making a backup of the HDD periodically. However, in some cases where the HDD is heavily damaged, backups may not be restored.

∫Immediately request service as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD

If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or distortion (“broken up” audio) may result. Using the HDD in this condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, request service. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.

Getting Started

First

∫Setup precautions

≥Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear cooling fan is covered up.

≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that generates heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often subject to temperature changes.

≥Place in an area where condensation does not occur. Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature. Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts the unit.) When the HDD (warms during operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the HDD heads, etc.

–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room. –During the rainy season.

In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until condensation is gone.

∫Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunctionor breakdown

The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/ vapor, etc. gets inside the unit.

∫While operating

≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD may become damaged.)

≥Do not remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet, or flip the power breaker switch.

While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.

∫When moving the unit

1Remove the CD.

2 Turn the unit off.

3 After “GOOD-BYE” is finished displaying, remove the plug from the wall within 2 minutes, or wait until conversion and analysis is complete to remove the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet.

4 Once the HDD is no longer rotating and has come to a complete stop (after waiting about 2 minutes), move the unit carefully so as to avoid any vibration or shock. (After the power has been turned off, the HDD will briefly continue to rotate due to inertia.)

After the power to the unit has been turned off, (unit enters “Standby Mode”), if there are recorded tracks that have not yet been converted or analyzed, the HDD will begin conversion and analysis of these recorded tracks after about 2 minutes.

During conversion/analysis:

≥Do not remove the AC power supply cord.

≥If you are using an extension cord and/or power strip with a power switch, do not switch the power to off.

Preparations/Read Me

∫Indemnity concerning recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

∫A warning about data management:

This unit records the history of your operations (user information), and this history includes data such as track data recorded, user playlist information, and the various settings you made on this unit. Depending on where you place this unit, your personal information could be compromised and used by a third party. Use caution and discretion when considering where to use this unit.

Also note that if this unit is sent for repair, user information may be checked as well.

To prevent compromising your personal information, please delete or change all personal user information before sending in for repair.

∫Cautions about disposal or transferringownership of this unit

Before disposing or transferring ownership of this unit, delete all recorded data and user playlist information (➜ page 94, Delete All Tracks in the Music Collection). Furthermore, change any settings as necessary.

In the event that user information is changed, lost, misused, compromised, or any damage or loss occurs as a result, Panasonic will not accept any responsibility. Please be aware of this before using this unit.

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