Panasonic DMR-BW880 Operating Instructions Manual

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ReferenceVQT2J65115Safety 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.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.CdInformation for Users on Collection andDisposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging,and/or accompanying documents mean thatused electrical and electronic products andbatteries should not be mixed with generalhousehold waste.For proper treatment, recovery andrecycling of old products and used batteries,please take them to applicable collectionpoints, in accordance with your nationallegislation and the Directives 2002/96/ECand 2006/66/EC.By disposing of these products andbatteries correctly, you will help to savevaluable resources and prevent anypotential negative effects on human healthand the environment which could otherwisearise from inappropriate waste handling.For more information about collection andrecycling of old products and batteries,please contact your local municipality, yourwaste disposal service or the point of salewhere you purchased the items.Penalties may be applicable for incorrectdisposal of this waste, in accordance withnational legislation.For business users in the EuropeanUnionIf you wish to discard electrical andelectronic equipment, please contact yourdealer or supplier for further information.[Information on Disposal in otherCountries outside the European Union]These symbols are only valid in theEuropean Union. If you wish to discardthese items, please contact your localauthorities or dealer and ask for the correctmethod of disposal.Note for the battery symbol(bottom two symbol examples):This symbol might be used in combinationwith a chemical symbol. In this case itcomplies with the requirement set by theDirective for the chemical involved.