Regarding cables

Use cables (particularly generic RGB) which are as short as possible.

IEEE1394 (i.LINK) cables

Use cables with enhanced shielding, ferrite cores, and similar noise-reduction measures.

About the LCD Display

•Do not wipe the surface of the LCD display with a wet object. Water that gets inside the unit may cause it to malfunction.

•Do not set or drop objects on the LCD display. Also, do not put pressure on the display, such as by leaning on it with your hand or elbow.

•Condensation may form on the LCD display when the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place, such as from the outdoors to room temperature. If condensation forms, thoroughly wipe off any moisture before using the unit. We recommend using tissues to wipe up any condensed moisture. If you wipe up the condensed moisture while the LCD display is still cold, the condensation may form again. Therefore it is best to wait until the LCD display has warmed up to room temperature.

•The LCD display is made with extremely high precision technology. Nonetheless, in some cases black dots may appear, and red, green, and blue dots may not disappear. In addition, depending on the angle the LCD display is viewed from, you may see stripes of irregular color or brightness. This is due to the construction of the LCD display and is not a malfunction.

External Hard disk

•The hard disk is vulnerable to vibration and shock. Be sure to install the hard disk in the best possible environment, following the operating instructions supplied with the drive.

•Even using the recommended hard disk, depending on the operating environment or conditions, or in the event of deterioration because of age, the full performance of the hard disk may not always be obtained.

•Even when using the recommended hard disk to store material, the characteristics of the hard

disk mean that frame drop or other problems may occur.

•To connect the recommended hard disk to this unit, use the interface cable supplied with the recommended hard disk.

Ensuring Good Performance From This Unit

Operation and Storage

Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places.

•Where it is subject to extremes of cold or heat (operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF))

•Where it is subject to direct sunlight for extended periods, or close to heating equipment (Note that the temperature inside a car with the windows closed on a summer day can exceed 50ºC (122ºF))

•In conditions of high humidity or much dust

•Where it is subject to severe vibration

•Close to a source of strong magnetic fields

•Close to a radio, television, or other source of powerful electromagnetic radiation

Install in a level place

This unit is designed to be operated in a level place. Do not turn it vertically, or incline at an angle of 20 degrees or more.

Do not apply strong shocks

Dropping the unit, or subjecting it to other strong shocks may cause it to break.

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes

To prevent the temperature from rising, do not, for example, wrap the unit in a blanket while operating.

Care of the unit

Clean dirt from the cabinet and panel by wiping gently with a dry cloth. If the unit is very dirty, wipe with a cloth steeped in a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use alcohol, thinners, insecticides, or other volatile solvents, as this may cause the case to deform or damage the finish.

Shipping

Pack in the original carton, or similar packaging, to cushion the unit from violent shocks.

10 Usage Notes