Getting startedVQT4W68 11Unit care• If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, therecorded content cannot be recovered.• The unit may breakdown if cigarette smokeor bug spray/vapour, etc. gets inside theunit.Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray isempty.1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until“BYE” disappears from the display.)2 Remove the AC mains lead from thehousehold mains socket.3 Move only after the unit has come to acomplete stop (approx. 3 minutes) in order toavoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Evenafter the unit is switched to standby mode, theHDD continues operating for a short time.)The registration of the USB HDD may becancelled in the process of repairing this unit.You can use the USB HDD again byre-registering, but all recorded content already onthe USB HDD will be lost. In such cases, therecorded content (data) cannot be recovered.This unit may contain private information. Beforedisposing of or transferring this unit, perform thefollowing to delete the data, including personal orsecret information:- Format HDD (> 81, 87)- Perform “Shipping Condition” (> 81, 95)HDD/USB HDD handling care• The HDD is a high precision deviceThe HDD is a high precision recordinginstrument and is easily susceptible to damage.Therefore, be careful of the following pointswhile the unit is turned on, especially duringoperation, otherwise the HDD and the recordedcontent may be damaged:- Do not subject the unit to any vibration andshock.- Do not remove the AC mains lead from thehousehold mains socket.• The HDD is a temporary storage device• The HDD is not an everlasting storage device.It is recommended to save the recordedcontent on a disc or to keep the original data orCDs that they were copied from.• If you notice a problem with the HDD such asrepetitive strange sounds, immediately save(backup) all content and request service. If youcontinue using the HDD with a problem, theunit or the recorded content will be damaged.Setup precautions• Place the unit on a surface that is flat andnot subject to vibration or impact.• Do not place on anything that generates heatlike a Set Top Box, etc.• Place in an area where condensation doesnot occur. Conditions where condensationmay occur- When there is an extreme change intemperature (e.g., when subjected to an airconditioner or when cooled air directly impactsthe unit).- When there is high humidity or a lot of steamin the room.In the above situation, without turning the uniton, let the unit adjust to the room temperatureand wait 2–3 hours until condensation is gone.When moving the unitCleaning• This unit- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.- Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine toclean this unit.- Before using chemically treated cloth, carefullyread the instructions that came with the cloth.• This unit’s lensUse the Lens cleaner (optional) to clean theunit’s lens.Lens cleaner: RP-CL720AE• This lens cleaner may not be available forsale in all countries, e.g. not available inGermany, please consult your Panasonicdealer for advice.When requesting this unit for repairTo dispose or transfer this unit