WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the VCR to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
Precautions
Safety
•This VCR operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the VCR’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
•If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the VCR and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•The VCR is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the VCR itself has been turned off.
•Unplug the VCR from the mains if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.
Installing
•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.
•Do not place the VCR on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
•Do not install the VCR near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
•Do not install the VCR in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
•Keep the VCR and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
•Do not place heavy objects on the VCR.
•If the VCR is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the VCR, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the VCR.
Caution
Television programmes, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.
Compatible colour systems
•This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
•Tapes recorded with the NTSC colour system can be played back on this VCR using a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL colour system.
•To play back tapes recorded with the PAL and MESECAM colour systems, you need a TV or colour monitor compatible with these systems.
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