2 - English -Information For Your SafetyDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity tothank you for purchasing this PanasonicDigital Video Cassette Recorder. Pleaseread these Operating Instructions carefullyand keep them handy for future reference.Information forYour SafetyWARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ORSHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYINGINTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THERECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ANDDO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOTREMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.Carefully observe copyright laws.Recording of pre-recorded tapes ordiscs or other published or broadcastmaterial for purposes other than yourown private use may infringe copyrightlaws. Even for the purpose of privateuse, recording of certain material maybe restricted.• Please note that the actual controls andcomponents, menu items, etc. of yourDigital Video Cassette Recorder may looksomewhat different from those shown inthe illustrations in these OperatingInstructions.• Other names, company names, andproduct names printed in theseinstructions are trademarks orregistered trademarks of the companiesconcerned.CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery isincorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalenttype recommended by the manufacturer.Dispose of used batteries according tothe manufacturer’s instructions.THE SOCKET OUTLET SHOULD BEINSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENTAND SHOULD BE EASILYACCESSIBLE.As this equipment gets hot during use,operate it in well ventilated place; do notinstall this equipment in a confinedspace such as a bookcase or similarunit.To reduce the risk of fire, electric shockor product damage, do not expose thisequipment to rain, moisture, dripping orsplashing and ensure that no objectsfilled with liquids, such as vases, shallbe placed on the equipment.Digital Video Cassette Recorder• The rating plate is on the undersideof the Digital Video Cassette Recorder.AC Adaptor• The rating plate is on the undersideof the AC Adaptor.• Disconnect the AC mains plug from theAC mains socket when not in use.Attention/Attentie• Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up inthe product. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away.Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.• Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat wordtgebruikgemaakt van een batterij.Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dientu deze als klein chemisch afval weg te doen.