ReferenceVQT2J69104Safety precautionsPlacementSet the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight,high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.These conditions can damage the cabinet and othercomponents, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.Do not place heavy items on the unit.VoltageDo not use high voltage power sources. This can overloadthe unit and cause a fire.Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefullywhen setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC isused.AC mains lead protectionEnsure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and notdamaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire orelectric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on thelead.Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling theAC mains lead can cause electric shock.Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can causeelectric shock.Foreign matterDo not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can causeelectric shock or malfunction.Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electricshock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnectthe unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They containflammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.ServiceDo not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound isinterrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any otherproblem that is not covered in these instructions occurs,disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or anauthorized service centre. Electric shock or damage to the unitcan occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructedby unqualified persons.Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from thepower source if it is not to be used for a long time.-If you see this symbol-Information on Disposal in other Countries outside theEuropean UnionThis symbol is only valid in the European Union.If you wish to discard this product, please contactyour local authorities or dealer and ask for thecorrect method of disposal.The recording and playback of content on this or any otherdevice may require permission from the owner of thecopyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic hasno authority to and does not grant you that permission andexplicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtainsuch permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility toensure that your use of this or any other device complieswith applicable copyright legislation in your country. Pleaserefer to that legislation for more information on the relevantlaws and regulations involved or contact the owner of therights in the content you wish to record or playback.