Important safety information10Important safety informationExplanation of symbolsThe following symbols are used in this manual and on thedevice:Symbol SignalwordMeaningWarning Indicates a risk of injury or healthhazards.Warning Indicates a risk of injury or healthhazards caused by electricalvoltage.Important Indicates possible damage to thedevice/accessories.Note Indicates important information.The following annotations are used in the text:Meaning1. …2. …Required action to be carried out in a set order … …List without a set order, given either in the textor warning noticeIntended useOnly use the device for the purpose it was designed andbuilt for. Any other use is not considered to be theintended use.This device may only be used for the followingpurpose(s): In combination with connected video signal sources(analogue/HD-TVI cameras) and video outputdevices (TFT monitor), this 16-channel HD-TVI videorecorder is for the monitoring of objects.NoteData storage is subject to national data privacyguidelines.When carrying out the installation advise yourcustomers of the existence of this guideline.GeneralBefore using this device for the first time, please read thefollowing instructions carefully and observe all warninginformation, even if you are familiar with the use ofelectronic devices.WarningAll guarantee claims are invalid in the event ofdamage caused by non-compliance with this usermanual.We cannot be held liable for resulting damage.WarningIn the event of personal or material damagecaused by improper operation or non-compliancewith the safety information, we cannot be heldliable.All guarantee claims are void in such cases.Retain this handbook for future reference.If you sell or pass on the device on to third parties, youmust include these instructions with the device.This device has been manufactured in accordance withinternational safety standards.Power supply Only operate this device through a power sourcewhich supplies the mains power specified on the typeplate. If you are unsure of the installation location's powersupply, contact your power supply company.WarningPrevent data loss.Always use the device with an uninterruptablepower supply UPS with surge protection. Disconnect the device from the power supply beforecarrying out maintenance or installation work. The on/off switch on this device does not fullydisconnect it from the mains supply. To fully disconnect the device completely from themains, the mains plug must be withdrawn from themains socket. The device should therefore bepositioned so that there is always direct andunimpeded access to the mains plug and the plugcan be removed immediately in the event of anemergency. To eliminate the risk of fire, the mains plug should beremoved from the mains socket prior to an extendedperiod of non-use. Prior to unstable weather and/orwhen there is a danger of lightning strike, separate