2indicates safety information.$ THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDEDTo ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must beinserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet whichis effectively grounded through normal household wiring.Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to theground. Incorrectly wired extension cords can beextremely hazardous.The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily doesnot imply that it is grounded, and the installation is notnecessarily safe. For your safety, if in any doubt aboutthe effective grounding of the equipment or power outlet,please consult a qualified electrician.CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USETHE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.CAUTION:Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,built-in cabinet or any other confined space inorder to maintain adequate ventilation. Ensurethat curtains and any other materials do notobstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of electricshock or fire hazard due to overheating.CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTINGINSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alertthe user to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within the product’senclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude toconstitute a risk of electric shock to persons.The exclamation point within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alert the user to thepresence of important operating andmaintenance (service) instructions in theliterature accompanying the appliance.CAUTION:This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in therange of 100 – 240 V AC.Voltage other than 120 V is not intended for U.S.A.and Canada.CAUTION:Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC mayrequire the use of a different AC plug. Please contacteither a local or foreign Panasonic authorized servicecenter for assistance in selecting an alternate ACplug.WARNING:OTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.OTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROMALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY INLOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TOTHE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHINGLIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUIDCONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.CAUTION:THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALL BEINSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALLBE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.CAUTION:Even when the Power Switch is in the OFFposition, a small current flows the filter circuit.FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference when the equipment is operated in acommercial environment. This equipment generates,uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with theinstruction manual, may cause harmful interference toradio communications.Operation of this equipment in a residential area islikely to cause harmful interference in which case theuser will be required to correct the interference at hisown expense.Warning:To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance,the user must use only shielded interface cables whenconnecting to external units. Also any unauthorizedchanges or modifications to this equipment could voidthe user’s authority to operate it.Operating precautionOperation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals. If thisshould be the case, deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit beforeoperation.