1BEFORE USE

„Automatic verification function of the hard disk drive and cooling fan operation

You can confirm the operation status of the hard disk drive by viewing the flashing of the ALARM indicator on the front panel. Check the ALARM indicator before contacting the dealer.

zLamp off: Normal operationzFast flashing: Abnormal condition of hard diskzSlow flashing: Abnormal condition of cooling fan„Replacement time of main components or parts

With continuous operation of the digital video recorder at a temperature of 25°C, for example, its components and/or parts may wear out or deteriorate depending on the usage environment. To keep the performance of the digital video recorder, it is recommended as a general rule of thumb to replace components and parts based on the following time spans. However, note that each replacement time span is just a rough guide and does not

zHard disk: Two years

As time goes by, the head and motor wear out or deteriorate. When replacing a hard disk, it is also recommended to replace the damper, or vibration absorber as well.

zCooling fan: Three years

Malfunction of the fan cause temperature inside the equipment to rise, and this may lead to hard disk failure.

Important recordings

zAlways perform test recording in advance to confirm whether the playback of the digital video recorder is normal.

zNote that Sanyo accepts no responsibility for losses occurring as a result of recording or playback problems caused by malfunction of this digital video recorder or any connected devices.

zAs a precaution against malfunction or accidents, it is advisable to periodically back up important recordings or to perform mirroring.

Protection of the HDD

The HDD is checked automatically when the power is turned on. If an abnormality is detected, the ERROR indicator begins to flash. To initialize the HDD or to save images stored on it, contact the dealer from whom this digital video recorder was purchased.

Backup battery

The digital video recorder comes with a built-in lithium battery. If power is supplied continuously for at least 48 hours after setting the date and time, the clock continues to operate normally for up to 30 days without a supply of power.

When disposing of this digital video recorder, contact the dealer from whom it was purchased for information on how to dispose of the lithium battery.

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