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6. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
• The supplied power supply cord is designed for exclusive use with the Recorder. Never use it with other
equipment.
• It is recommended that the Recorder be always used in locations where the ambient temperature ranges
from 0°C to +40°C and humidity levels of less than 80% to ensure that no condensation is formed.
• When moving or installing the Recorder, be absolutely sure to do so when the LED power indicator is
extinguished. If the LED power indicator is illuminated, follow the procedures for "Network Video Recorder
Activation and Termination," then wait at least 30 seconds before continuing with the movement or
installment.
• Avoid moving the Recorder suddenly from a cold location to a warm location, or installing it in close proximity
to an air-conditioner outlet, as internal condensation could result. When condensation occurs, do not switch
on the power until the Recorder has sufficiently dried.
• Avoid installing the Recorder in humid or dusty locations, or in locations exposed to direct sunlight, sooty
smoke or steam. Note that even in locations which are not particularly dusty, dust may accumulate at the
Recorder’s ventilation slots. Because this could cause an extreme rise in temperature inside the Recorder,
be sure to clean the ventilation slots periodically after switching off the power and disconnecting the power
supply cord from the AC outlet. It is highly recommended that the ventilation slots be cleaned once a year.
• When cleaning the Recorder, be sure to turn the power switch to OFF. Wipe with a soft dry cloth. If it gets
very dirty, use the soft cloth slightly moistened in neutral cleanser. Never use volatile spirits like thinner,
benzine, or alcohol. Such chemicals may damage its plastic surface.
• Do not block the ventilation slots or cooling fan, which could cause the temperature inside the Recorder to
rise, possibly resulting in unit failure. Install the Recorder at least 100 mm away from the nearest wall
surface.
• Since the Recorder is equipped with a cooling fan, a motor sound is generated.
• Do not install the Recorder in locations influenced by strong electrical or magnetic fields, as monitor screen
pictures may become distorted or the Recorder could fail.
• This Recorder is designed for use exclusively in commercial and industrial applications. General household
use may result in signal interference from radios, televisions, and similar electronic devices.
• Avoid jarring or striking the Recorder. The Recorder is a piece of precision equipment and accidentally
dropping it or subjecting it to strong impacts could cause its failure. When transporting the Recorder,
carefully pack it in the supplied carton to protect it from shock.
• Do not use this Recorder in areas where there are vibrations, as these may cause damage to the delicate
precision mechanisms within.
• Avoid installing the Recorder vertically or tilting it at extreme angles, since it is designed to be used in a
horizontal position only.
• About a hard disk
Hard disks other than those specified by TOA cannot be used. Since the hard disks are pieces of precision
equipment, take special care in handling not to accidentally drop, bump or jar them, lest they should fail.
If a hard disk on which condensation is formed is used, it could fail. Therefore, when brought into a warm
room from the cold outdoors, be sure to leave it unused for at least half a day before using it. If the hard disk
fails, recorded data cannot be restored.
• TOA takes no responsibility for any incidental damage, such as loss of sales opportunities, that may result.
• Using this Recorder with an unstable electrical power supply may cause malfunctions or mistaken
operations. If the power supply is unstable, it is recommended to connect the Recorder to that power supply
using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
• Recording may be interrupted if a network failure such as packet loss occurs.