ReferenceVQT3C8496Unit care∫ This unit≥Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean thisunit.≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read theinstructions that came with the cloth.∫ This unit’s lensUse the Lens cleaner (not supplied) to clean the unit’s lens.≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subjectto vibration or impact.≥Do not place on anything thatgenerates heat like a VCR, etc.≥Place in an area wherecondensation does not occur.Conditions where condensationmay occur– When there is an extremechange in temperature (movingfrom a very hot location to a very cold location, or viceversa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or whencooled air directly impacts the unit).– When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.– During the rainy season.In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let theunit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hoursuntil condensation is gone.∫ Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunctionor breakdownThe unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bugspray/vapour, etc. gets inside the unit.Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from thedisplay.)2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mainssocket.3 Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop(approx. 3 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting tovibration and shock. (Even after turning the unit off, theHDD continues operating for a short time.)∫ Indemnity concerning recorded contentPanasonic does not accept any responsibility for damagesdirectly or indirectly due to any type of problems that resultin loss of recording or edited content (data), and does notguarantee any content if recording or editing does not workproperly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case whereany type of repair is made to the unit (including any othernon-HDD related component).CleaningLens cleaner: RP-CL720AE≥This lens cleaner may not be for sale depending on theregion.Setup precautionsWhen moving the unitThis unitVCRDO NOT