3 (E)CONTENTSIMPORTANT“Unauthorized recording of copyrightedtelevision programmes, video tapes and othermaterials may infringe the right of copyrightowners and be contrary to copyright laws.”Operating precautionOperation near any appliance which generatesstrong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in thevideo and audio signals. If this should be the case,deal with the situation by, for instance, moving thesource of the magnetic fields away from the unitbefore operation.indicates safety information.$ THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHEDTo ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must beinserted only into a standard three-pin power pointwhich is effectively earthed through the normalhouse-hold wiring.Extension cords used with the equipment must bethree-core and be correctly wired to provideconnection to earth. Wrongly wired extension cordsare a major cause of fatalities.The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorilydoes not imply that the power point is earthed andthat the installation is completely safe. For yoursafety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing ofthe power point, consult a qualified electrician.$ DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BYUNSCREWING.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not removecover. No user serviceable parts inside.Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAYFROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLYIN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSEDTO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHINGLIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUIDCONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESONLY.CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THEOPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD TOAUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.CAUTION:OKeep the temperature inside the rack tobetween 5°C to 40°C.OBolt the rack securely to the floor so that itwill not topple over when VTR is drawn out.CAUTION:Do not install or place this unit in abookcase, built-in cabinet or any otherconfined space in order to maintain adequateventilation. Ensure that curtains and anyother materials do not obstruct theventilation to prevent risk of electric shock orfire hazard due to overheating.CAUTION:Even when the Power Switch is in the OFFposition, a small current flows the filter circuit.CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCHSETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.CAUTION:THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALLBE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT ANDSHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.